Explain
verb
To make clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about something.
Can you explain how this machine works?
Often appears as...
- explain in detail
- explain clearly
verb
To provide a reason for something, especially to prevent misunderstanding.
She called to explain why she had missed the meeting
Often appears as...
- explain why
- explain how
verb
To teach someone about a subject or how to do something.
She explained the maths problem to her classmates
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- explain to
- explain about
verb
To make clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about something.
Can you explain how this machine works?
Often appears as...
- explain in detail
- explain clearly
verb
To provide a reason for something, especially to prevent misunderstanding.
She called to explain why she had missed the meeting
Often appears as...
- explain why
- explain how
verb
To teach someone about a subject or how to do something.
She explained the maths problem to her classmates
Often appears as...
- explain to
- explain about
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Aid
Use images or diagrams to support explanations, especially for complex topics.
To explain the water cycle, the teacher showed a diagram.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Jargon
Use simple language and avoid technical terms when explaining to beginners.
Please explain the rules of the game in simple terms.
Pro Tip 3/3Step by Step
Break down explanations into smaller, manageable steps for clarity.
First, I'll explain how to start the car, then how to drive it.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Aid
Use images or diagrams to support explanations, especially for complex topics.
To explain the water cycle, the teacher showed a diagram.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Jargon
Use simple language and avoid technical terms when explaining to beginners.
Please explain the rules of the game in simple terms.
Pro Tip 3/3Step by Step
Break down explanations into smaller, manageable steps for clarity.
First, I'll explain how to start the car, then how to drive it.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Aid
Use images or diagrams to support explanations, especially for complex topics.
To explain the water cycle, the teacher showed a diagram.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Jargon
Use simple language and avoid technical terms when explaining to beginners.
Please explain the rules of the game in simple terms.
Pro Tip 3/3Step by Step
Break down explanations into smaller, manageable steps for clarity.
First, I'll explain how to start the car, then how to drive it.
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