explain
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
ex · plain
ɪk · ˈspleɪn
English Definition
v. to make something clear or easy to understand
Significado en Español
explicar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giải thích
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “explain”:
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A
obscure
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B
clarify
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C
complicate
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D
confuse
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B — clarify.
“explain” means v. to make something clear or easy to understand
Common questions about “explain”
What does “explain” mean?
explain — v. to make something clear or easy to understand. In Chinese: 解释，说明.
How do you pronounce “explain”?
explain is pronounced /ɪkˈspleɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · plain.
Is “explain” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. explain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
