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

Chris Ralston, the district’s assistant superintendent of facilities, explained that the agreement would buy the district time to implement the rest of its solvency plan. — Chaewon Chung july 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

As this report explained, this is largely thanks to its uncompromising quality standards and its insistence that each of its attractions outdoes its predecessors. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Mark Langer, Puma’s new chief financial officer, explained in more detail how that all those changes had affected the second quarter. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The doctor treated her well, explained that the rash on her face wasn’t syphilis-related, but simply the result of years of harsh living, and gave her a cream for that. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026

And it was explained to me that this was a film industry hungry for projects. — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026

In a 2025 Facebook post, the couple explained the dynamics of how their large family came to be. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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