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

So how much of the show’s multiverse can be explained by science? — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026

They’re also equipped with solar arrays that generate twice as much power as prior generations, a SpaceX business analyst explained in a livestream. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 24 July 2026

For the details on how Samsung managed to achieve this feat, Eric Zeman, PCMag’s managing editor for consumer electronics, explained how the company employed two layers of titanium for a virtually crease-free screen. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Industry rallies together Huang briefly explained Nvidia’s position in his debut X post. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

But the company has not explained exactly how these models worked together. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Working with reporters, Beltrán explained, was only part of his rationale. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 July 2026

But in the aftermath of James announcing plans to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, Paul explained one reason a return to Miami did not happen. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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