Synonyms of explained

explained 1 of 2

adjective

as in confirmed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confirmed
• determined
• established
• corroborated
• convincing
• validated
• substantiated
• plausible
• persuasive
• compelling
• understandable
• satisfying
• sane
• logical
• sensible
• wise
• reasonable
• explainable
• tenable
• explicable
• rational
• accountable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexplicable
• unexplainable
• unaccountable
• indescribable
• inexplainable
• inexpressible
• indefinable
• mysterious
• incomprehensible
• inscrutable
• cryptic
• enigmatic
• unfathomable
• unknowable
• impenetrable
• enigmatical
• unsayable

explained

2 of 2

verb

past tense of explain

1

as in clarified

to make plain or understandable

a pamphlet that explains the medical procedure in language that any layperson can understand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clarified
• illustrated
• demonstrated
• interpreted
• simplified
• illuminated
• elucidated
• expounded
• explicated
• construed
• analyzed
• cleared (up)
• defined
• resolved
• demystified
• spelled out
• specified
• solved
• deciphered
• got across
• unriddled
• unraveled
• decoded
• disentangled
• annotated
• glossed
• untangled
• undid
• broke down
• unscrambled
• commentated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscured
• confused
• clouded
• confounded
• befogged
• obfuscated

2

as in justified

to give the reason for or cause of

can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justified
• attributed
• rationalized
• accounted (for)
• explained away
• excused
• condoned
• forgave
• vindicated
• absolved
• exonerated
• acquitted
• exculpated