Explain

Synonyms of explain

• clarify
• interpret
• elucidate

Antonyms of explain

• obscure
• confuse
• complicate

Collocations of explain

explain the concept

Frequency: 80 %

She took the time to explain the concept to her students until they understood.

explain clearly

Frequency: 70 %

Can you explain clearly how the new system works?

explain the process

Frequency: 65 %

The technician explained the process of repairing the machine step by step.

explain in detail

Frequency: 60 %

The professor explained the theory in detail during the lecture.

explain the situation

Frequency: 50 %

He tried to explain the situation to his boss, but she didn't seem to understand.

Idiomatic Expressions for explain

• Phrase: explain yourself
  Meaning: to give a reason or justification for your actions or words
  Usage: You need to explain yourself before I can understand why you did that.