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explains

VERB

make clear; give a reason for

Synonyms

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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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"The resulting material is like a sponge that can absorb large quantities of CO2 via the potassium hydroxide," Mezzenga explains.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

It also explains why traditional approaches to misinformation have failed so badly.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"The RAT deployment is a symptom of something else going on," he explains.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He was kind of a studio musician guy,” she explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe this book explains why my uncle is always talking about scores and records and winning and GOATs.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan