explain
US /ɪkˈspleɪn/
Definition
make plain and comprehensible
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The technician will explain how to use the new scanning machine.
Word Family
Synonyms
- clarifymake clear and (more) comprehensible
- elucidatemake clear and (more) comprehensible
- account forhaving a meaning similar to explain
Collocations
- Easy explain the rulesto explain the rules, meaning to make plain and comprehensible
- Medium explain discrepancies in billingto explain discrepancies in billing, meaning to make plain and comprehensible
- Hard clearly explain project deliverablesdescribing clearly explain project deliverables (without doubt or question)
- Very Hard explain away fiscal mismanagementto explain away fiscal mismanagement, meaning to make plain and comprehensible
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