Synonyms of explained

explained 1 of 2

adjective

as in confirmed

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explained

Verb

But in a conversation with The Athletic, Bass explained that missing the entire 2025 season and undergoing sports hernia surgery taught him to value the entire NFL kicking experience, even the misses that come with such a high-pressure job. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

However, Lai explained that the launcher could, in theory, deliver explosive payloads designed to detonate near a target. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Zeizel explained people with psychosis have intermittent symptoms and can perform routine tasks even while suffering psychosis. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

In a post on its socials, Bonnaroo organizers explained that the extreme conditions are the root cause of needing to take a break in 2027 so that the campgrounds can recover. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

This massive leap forward is explained by a fundamental law of quantum mechanics. — Adi Karisik, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

In an interview last year, Anthony Ciancio explained how the film was a labor of love, taking years to make. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Garnett then explained to Mangione how he might be sentenced, noting that both charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without the possibility of parole, as well as potential fines. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

That likely did not sit well with some investors, even though Hazen explained the seasonality of the business. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026