explained (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
Definition
Made something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.
Examples
She explained the rules of the game to her new teammates.
He explained why he was late, showing a traffic jam report on his phone.
The tour guide explained the history of the ancient ruins.
How to Use explained
- explain to someone (prepositional phrase)
- To make something clear or understandable for a particular person. — "I tried to explain the situation to my parents."
- explain that (collocation)
- To make clear the fact that something is true. — "She explained that she would be late."
- explain how (collocation)
- To describe the way in which something happens or is done. — "He explained how to operate the machine."
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