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explained

 

[ ɪkˈspleɪn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Synonyms

clarify, elucidate, expound, interpret

Examples of usage

  • He explained the process to me in simple terms.
  • Can you explain why you were late?
  • Let me explain how this works.
  • She explained her reasons for leaving the company.
  • The teacher explained the concept in a way that everyone could understand.
Context #2 | Verb

excuse

Make (an excuse or justification) less unacceptable.

Synonyms

excuse, justify, rationalize

Examples of usage

  • He tried to explain away his rude behavior.
  • She explained his absence to the boss.

Translations

Translations of the word "explained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicado

🇮🇳 समझाया हुआ

🇩🇪 erklärt

🇮🇩 dijelaskan

🇺🇦 пояснений

🇵🇱 wyjaśniony

🇯🇵 説明された

🇫🇷 expliqué

🇪🇸 explicado

🇹🇷 açıklanmış

🇰🇷 설명된

🇸🇦 مشروح

🇨🇿 vysvětlený

🇸🇰 vysvetlený

🇨🇳 解释的

🇸🇮 pojasnjeno

🇮🇸 útskýrt

🇰🇿 түсіндірілген

🇬🇪 განმარტებული

🇦🇿 izah edilən

🇲🇽 explicado

Etymology

The word 'explained' originated from the Latin word 'explanare', which means 'to make clear'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'explainen', eventually becoming 'explain' in modern English. The concept of explaining has been crucial in human communication and understanding, allowing individuals to convey information effectively and bridge gaps in knowledge.

See also: explainable, explainer, explanations, explanative, explanatory, inexplicable, inexplicably, unexplainable, unexplainableness, unexplainably, unexplained.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,457, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.