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What is another word for Explain? – 152 Explain Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    elucidate interpret describe define expound clarify illustrate exemplify detail outline summarize recount narrate relate report account depict portray demonstrate show manifest reveal disclose expose unfold unfold enlarge amplify expand dilate expatiate disentangle unravel solve resolve decipher decode read construe comment annotate gloss footnote explain commentate interpret explicate gloss footnote.

    Meaning of Explain

    The primary meaning of the word "explain" is to make something clear or easier to understand by describing or interpreting it.

    Definitions

    • To make something clear or easier to understand by describing or interpreting it
    • To give a detailed account of something, typically in order to make it easier to understand
    • To justify or defend something by giving a reason or explanation for it

    Etymology of Explain

    The word "explain" comes from the Latin "explanare", which is a combination of "ex" (out) and "planare" (to make level or flat)
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something clear or understandable

    Example Uses

    • The teacher took the time to explain the complex math concept to the students
    • She explained her decision to quit her job and start her own business
    • The professor explained the historical context of the literary work

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confuse obscure cloud conceal hide disguise distort mislead deceive bewilder perplex puzzle mystify confuse obscure perplex puzzle bemuse addle confound discombobulate flummox stump baffle nonplus.

    Related Nouns

    explanation description definition interpretation clarification illustration example detail outline summary narration account report depiction portrayal demonstration manifestation revelation disclosure exposition explication commentary annotation gloss footnote.

    Related Verbs

    describe define interpret clarify illustrate exemplify detail outline summarize recount narrate relate report depict portray demonstrate show manifest reveal disclose unfold enlarge amplify expand expatiate disentangle unravel solve resolve.

    Related Adjectives

    clear clear-cut lucid transparent straightforward explicit explicit unequivocal unambiguous concise succinct brief terse pithy illuminating enlightening instructive informative descriptive definitional interpretive clarificatory illustrative exemplary.