EXPLAIN
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Explain.
How to pronounce explain:
US
Explain - as a verb
Make plain and comprehensible
Example: "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explicate20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Define
Example: "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the dean"
Serve as a reason or cause or justification of
Example: "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excuse15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
justify20vindicate15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Can you please explain your reasoning behind this decision?"
"I need you to explain how this machine works."
"Could you explain why you arrived late?"
"He tried to explain the concept of quantum physics to me, but I still didn't understand."
"She could explain the complicated math problem in a simple way."
Word Game Points
Is EXPLAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, explain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPLAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXPLAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPLAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is EXPLAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPLAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
