explains

VERB

make clear; give a reason for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze clarify define demonstrate describe disclose expound illustrate interpret justify point out read resolve reveal solve spell out tell

STRONG

annotate construe decipher diagram elucidate excuse explicate manifest paraphrase rationalize refine render teach translate unfold unravel untangle

WEAK

account for break down bring out clear up get across go into detail make plain put across put in plain English set right throw light upon

Antonyms

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conceal confuse distort hide misrepresent misunderstand question wonder

STRONG

cloud mystify obscure stagnate tangle withhold

WEAK

be vague complicate perplex

Example Sentences

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Still, as Richard Hasen explains in Slate, the ruling could’ve been worse—and, by empowering parties over super PACs, might even make our libertine campaign finance system marginally better.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

The “combination of all these things” explains the big selloff, he said, adding that oil likely will get back to preconflict levels soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

"They glue together and block transportation within the neuron," Tyagi explains.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

“The tour in general is a place where pressure is thriving,” she explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“The concept of chain links is a metaphor for unity between people,” Ama explains with a smile.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer