explain is the dictionary form of explaines Definition of explain
1
[ verb ] make plain and comprehensible

Synonyms

explicate

Examples

"He explained the laws of physics to his students"

2
[ verb ] define

Examples

"The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"

3
[ verb ] serve as a reason or cause or justification of

Synonyms

excuse

Examples

"Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work" "Her recent divorce amy explain her reluctance to date again"

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