explains (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
Definition
Makes something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail or revealing relevant facts.
Examples
The manual explains how to assemble the furniture.
She explains her reasoning for the decision.
He explains the rules of the game to the new players.
How to Use explains
- explain to someone (prepositional phrase)
- To make something clear to a particular person. — "The teacher explains the lesson to the students."
- explain that (collocation)
- To make clear that a particular fact or situation is true. — "He explained that he would be late for the meeting."
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