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to explain
01
to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
Transitive: to explain sth
Examples
He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who had n't seen it.
02
to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
Transitive: to explain an action or situation
Examples
The employee tried to explain the delay in project completion, offering reasons related to unforeseen challenges and resource constraints.
03
to make something understandable by providing clarification or definition
Transitive: to explain a term or concept
Complex Transitive: to explain a term or concept as sth
Examples
The instructor explained the term " cognitive dissonance " as the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
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