Synonyms of explain
20 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for explain is clarify. Other synonyms of explain are expound. The opposite of explain is obscure.
Synonyms and similar words for explain
verbTo give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
- expoundTo set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
- elaborate
- recceReconnoitre.
- elucidateTo make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
- bring homeTo make clearer or better understood.
- account forTo explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been...
Opposite of explain
verbMore antonyms
Meaning of explain
- verb To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
- verb To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
- verb To make flat, smooth out.
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Questions about synonyms of explain
- What is another word for explain?
- Explain has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clarify and expound.
- What is the opposite of explain?
- The opposite of explain is obscure.
- What does explain mean?
- Explain means to make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
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