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

Elbanna explained that an earthquake that propagates through the Cajon Pass could result in more damage than one that stops. — Velvet Wu july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Smith explained how supporting election workers and election officials is essential to prepare for any undue influence in the elections. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Cottar explained during the Zoom interview that staff exchanges had long been encouraged and common among The Long Run members, but no one had done so at the senior or founder level. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

About $38,000 when including the floral domed arboretum, nearby planters, and the arrangements decorating the ground and path leading up to the structure, Greer explained. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026

After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026

In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

In an interview with WWD last week, Dsquared2 SpA’s chief executive officer Chiara Baravalle explained the thinking behind the company’s new brand ambassadorship strategy. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

One explanation for the name comes from Charlotte’s higher elevation, Tom Hanchett, a Charlotte community historian, explained to The Charlotte Observer in 2015. — Eva Flowe june 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026