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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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Of her culture, she explains, “Part of your presentation — of dressing up — is your scent.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He explains how Meridian Hill Park was historically a place for the city's Black community to gather, and still is, despite rapid gentrification of the area.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But, Rai explains, he never felt any pressure to conform to what other junior golfers were doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"Once you properly account for pre-existing health conditions, aging, and overall exposure to obesity, the supposed harmful effects of weight cycling largely disappear," explains Prof. Stefan.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

She explains it a little bit more, saying how she could learn about chemistry and fungus and how plants interact with their environment on the cellular level.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy