explained; explaining; explains
Definition of explain
1a
: to make known
explain the secret of your success
b
: to make plain or understandable
footnotes that explain the terms
2
: to give the reason for or cause of
unable to explain his strange conduct
3
: to show the logical development or relationships of
explained the new theory
: to make something plain or understandable
a report that suggests rather than explains
explain oneself
: to clarify one's statements or the reasons for one's conduct
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The first known use of explain was in the 15th century
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