explain why

verb phrase

Meaning

Give the reasons or causes for a specific situation or behavior.

Examples

Please explain why you decided to change the project scope at the last minute.
The manager asked the team to explain why the sales figures dropped so significantly this quarter.

Synonyms: say, tell, clarify, justify, elucidate

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explain why

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ɪkˈspleɪn waɪ

Definition

Give the reasons or causes for a specific situation or behavior.

Examples

Please explain why you decided to change the project scope at the last minute.
The manager asked the team to explain why the sales figures dropped so significantly this quarter.
It is difficult to explain why some people prefer cold weather over the warmth of summer.

Synonyms of explain why

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