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

Example Sentences

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explains

The BBC's Liza Tambunan explains what they found inside.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

But as the New York Times explains, El Niño shifts the Pacific jet stream south, which appears to help nor’easters form off the southeastern U.S. and travel up the Eastern Seaboard.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

So, we’ve just been harmoniously in sync,” Aaron explains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

That explains why the pandemic was a near-death experience for them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“A little-known mammal native only to the Peruvian Woods of Mystery,” Inkling explains.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins