explain, expound, explicate, elucidate, interpret mean to make something clear or understandable. explain implies a making plain or intelligible what is not immediately obvious or entirely known.

EXPLAIN definition: 1. to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it: 2…. Learn more.

Explain definition: to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible.. See examples of EXPLAIN used in a sentence.

Explain, elucidate, expound, interpret imply making the meaning of something clear or understandable. To explain is to make plain, clear, or intelligible something that is not known …

explain If you explain something, you give details about it so that it can be understood. The head teacher should be able to explain the school's teaching policy. You say that you explain …

Definition of explain verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you explain, or explain something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it. "Let me explain, sir."—"Don't tell me about it. I don't want to know." …

To give the meaning or interpretation of; expound. To account for; state reasons for. To offer reasons for the actions, beliefs, or remarks of (oneself).

EXPLAIN meaning: 1 : to make (something) clear or easy to understand; 2 : to tell, show, or be the reason for or cause of something

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