Meaning & use
explain
To make something clear by giving information, reasons, or details.
See it in a sentence
Please explain how you solved the problem.
The sign explains why the footpath is closed.
A note on using this word
Say explain something to someone, not explain someone something: explain the rule to me.
Words with a similar meaning
clarifydescribe
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Words with an opposite meaning
confuse
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