explain
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
make clear, give reasons
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- 1.
To make something clear by describing or giving reasons.
"Can you explain the rules again?"
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Can you explain the rules again?
Can you explain the rules again?
He explained why he was late.
He explained why he was late.
It's hard to explain my feelings right now.
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How do you pronounce explain?
explain is pronounced [/ɪkˈspleɪn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does explain mean?
explain means "make clear, give reasons". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is explain?
explain is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "Can you explain the rules again?" — used to mean "make clear, give reasons".
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