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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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"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

"It's like I'm Jekyll and Hyde," she explains.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Energy expert Jason Bordoff explains the uneven consequences of the war in Iran and the longer term outlook for nations from the U.S. to Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Then he explains that a “profile” can have tough questions, but “not only tough questions.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“He needed a footbath,” Lizzie says, as if this explains everything.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin