explained
ɪkˈspleɪnd
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Definition of explained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
clarifiedmade clear or understandable
  • The teacher handed out the explained instructions to the students.
clarified elucidated
2.
reasoningaccounted for or justified
  • The explained expenses were approved by the finance department.
accounted clarified justified
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Origin of explained

Latin, explanare (make clear)

Terms with explained included in their meaning

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collections place
place where important objects are kept and explained to people
education
explained with examples or pictures
confusion
shows you do not understand what someone just explained
language
explained or translated by someone
clearly described
clearly defined or explained
communication
explained or clarified
detailed
thoroughly explained or outlined
calculation
included or explained as part of a total

Examples of explained in a sentence

  • He appreciated the explained concepts in the textbook.
  • The explained delay was due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Her explained actions were accepted by the committee.

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  1. French:expliqué, justifié, ...
  2. German:erklärt, ...
  3. Italian:spiegato, giustificato, ...
  4. Spanish:aclarado, justificado, ...
  5. Portuguese:explicado, justificado, ...
  6. Chinese:已解释的, 解释过的, ...
  7. Japanese:明確にされた, 正当化された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَضَّح, مُبَرَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסְבָּר, מוּסְבָּר, ...
  10. Russian:разъясненный, объясненный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пояснений, обґрунтований, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पष्ट, समझाया हुआ, ...
explain
ɪkˈspleɪn

Definition of explain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
clarifymake something clear or easy to understand
  • She explained the rules to the new players.
clarify elucidate
2.
justifygive reasons for actions or events
  • He explained why he was late to the meeting.
clarify elucidate justify
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Expressions with explain

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offer excuses for bad conduct or mistakes
He explained away his lateness by blaming the bus schedule.
politely ask for clarification or more information
Please explain the steps to complete the task.
show someone how things work in a particular place
She explained the ropes to the interns on their first day.
explain something again for better understanding
She had to re-explain the concept to the students.

Origin of explain

Latin, explanare (to make plain)

Examples of explain in a sentence

  • The teacher explained the math problem thoroughly.
  • She had to explain her sudden departure.
  • The manager explained the decision to the team.

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  1. French:expliquer, justifier, ...
  2. German:erklären, begründen, ...
  3. Italian:spiegare, motivare, ...
  4. Spanish:explicar, justificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:explicar, justificar, ...
  6. Chinese:解释, 阐述, ...
  7. Japanese:説明する, 弁明する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرَحَ, وَضَّحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסְבִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:объяснять, объяснить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пояснити, пояснювати, ...
  12. Hindi:समझाना, विवरण देना, ...
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