explain

//ɪkˈspleɪn//
A2Frequency Level 3Neutral
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Verb

explainInfinitive
explainPresent tense
explainedPast tense
explainedPast participle
explainingPresent participle
explainsThird-person singular
1

to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it

Can you explain how this machine works?

2

to give a reason or justification for something

Can you explain why you were late?