Make Plain

Pronunciation: /meɪk pleɪn/

Definitions of make plain

verb to clarify or explain something in a clear and understandable way

Example Sentences

A1 I will make plain instructions for you to follow.

A2 The teacher made plain the importance of studying for the exam.

B1 The presentation was clear and made plain the benefits of the new software.

B2 The manager made plain the company's goals for the upcoming year.

C1 The CEO made plain the strategic direction of the company in the next decade.

C2 The politician made plain his stance on the controversial issue during the debate.

Examples of make plain in a Sentence

formal In order to avoid any confusion, let me make plain the terms of the contract.

informal Let me just make it plain that I won't be able to make it to the party tonight.

slang I'll make it plain to my parents that I need some space to figure things out.

figurative The artist used bold colors to make plain the emotions of the painting.

Grammatical Forms of make plain

• past tense: made plain
• plural: make plain
• comparative: more plain
• superlative: most plain
• present tense: make plain
• future tense: will make plain
• perfect tense: have made plain
• continuous tense: making plain
• singular: makes plain
• positive degree: plain
• infinitive: to make plain
• gerund: making plain
• participle: made plain

Origin and Evolution of make plain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'make plain' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French and Latin roots.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to make clear or evident', the phrase 'make plain' has evolved to also convey the idea of simplifying or clarifying something for easier understanding.