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

Indeed, unlike vehicle drivers, in addition to forward, backwards, left or right, boat captains must consider heave, pitch, roll and yaw, while constantly adjusting for wind, waves and current, explained Foulkes. — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Freedman explained that a good formula can replenish the skin with essential lipids and antioxidants, keeping it soft, resilient, and supple. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026

As a McGill University publication explained in 2022, the degree of fizziness of a soda is due, at least in part, to how easily carbon dioxide bubbles can form in the beverage. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Joe Shelton, the president of Patriot Portable Restrooms, explained how most porta-potties aren’t like regular toilet bowls. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Wang also explained that other running-shoe parts, such as outsoles and uppers (which cover the top of the foot), are produced in factories located near ones that manufacture midsole foam, in Fujian and Guangdong provinces. — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Mnich explained that the river and the tides had a way of sorting artifacts by density and size. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

During their appearance in Myspace, the two explained how the website ended up with their company, Variant Technologies. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

George Tzikas, a Sacramento County Regional Parks ranger, explained that the river’s currents can change, and that its underwater topography is often a contributing factor in many rescues. — Reeti Malhotra july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026