Synonyms of get across

get across

verb

as in to explain

to make plain or understandable

what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explain
• clarify
• illustrate
• demonstrate
• simplify
• spell out
• clear (up)
• interpret
• illuminate
• elucidate
• construe
• explicate
• expound
• resolve
• demystify
• analyze
• solve
• define
• unriddle
• specify
• decipher
• break down
• decode
• unravel
• undo
• disentangle
• untangle
• gloss
• unscramble
• annotate
• commentate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscure
• cloud
• confuse
• confound
• obfuscate
• befog

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of get across

The Electric Mayhem are causing…well, mayhem, and need to get across town for a gig. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 20 May 2026

For instance, send an email or Slack message out to the group or reiterate it at another meeting to ensure the point gets across. — Jessica Chen, CNBC, 15 May 2026

But the former President has said that he is impressed by Mamdani’s ability to get across a clear political message, often via social media, and by his talent for inspiring young volunteers. — Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

His pitch was a bit high but did get across the plate. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 14 Apr. 2026