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explain

verb

/ɪkˈspleɪn/

Meaning

to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail

to make something clear by describing or giving details

Example Sentences

The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.

The teacher explained the concept to the students.

Example Expressions

explain away

Synonyms

clarify, describe, detail, elaborate, illustrate

Entry 1

clarify, describe, detail, elaborate

Entry 2

clarify, describe, illustrate, elaborate

Antonyms

confuse, obscure, complicate, mystify

Entry 1

confuse, obscure, complicate

Entry 2

confuse, obscure, mystify

Collocations

explain clearly, explain reasons, explain concepts, explain process, explain details, explain situation, explain fully, explain briefly, explain concept

Entry 1

explain clearly, explain reasons, explain concepts, explain process, explain details, explain situation

Entry 2

explain clearly, explain fully, explain briefly, explain concept

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