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explain

/ɪkˈspleɪn/
ex · plain ɪk · ˈspleɪn
English Definition
v. to make something clear or easy to understand
中文释义
解释，说明
Significado en Español
explicar
한국어 뜻
설명하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giải thích
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Example Sentence

Can you explain how this machine works?

你能解释一下这台机器是怎么工作的吗？

Synonyms
clarify describe elaborate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “explain”:

  1. A obscure
  2. B clarify
  3. C complicate
  4. D confuse
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B — clarify. “explain” means v. to make something clear or easy to understand

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Can you please ______ how this strange new machine actually works?

  1. A confuse
  2. B hide
  3. C explain
  4. D muddle
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C — explain. “explain” means v. to make something clear or easy to understand

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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.

How do you use “explain” in a sentence?

Can you explain how this machine works? (你能解释一下这台机器是怎么工作的吗？)

What are synonyms for “explain”?

clarify, describe, elaborate — all close in meaning to explain (v. to make something clear or easy to understand).

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.

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