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

STRONGEST

conceal confuse distort hide misrepresent misunderstand question wonder

STRONG

cloud mystify obscure stagnate tangle withhold

WEAK

be vague complicate perplex

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explains

"Acceleration is not merely a kinematic detail -- it may act as a thermodynamic control parameter of QCD matter," explains Professor Huang.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

“He’s nailing it,” Hurwitz explains during a break.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

This explains some of the fires that have done so much damage in recent years to residential areas in the American West.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

"Spurs' matchday income has increased from £45m in 2016-17, the season they left White Hart Lane, to £126m in 2024-25," explains football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

“We’re giving Hank a ride home,” Celia explains.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko