EXPLAINS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word explains. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXPLAINS
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annotates | verbv | |||||||
verb • add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | ||||||||
clarifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • make clear and (more) comprehensible • make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating | ||||||||
construes | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sense of; assign a meaning to | ||||||||
deciphers | verbv | |||||||
verb • convert code into ordinary language • read with difficulty | ||||||||
decodes | verbv | |||||||
verb • convert code into ordinary language | ||||||||
demonstrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • give an exhibition of to an interested audience • establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment • provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes • march in protest; take part in a demonstration | ||||||||
describes | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a description of • to give an account or representation of in words • make a mark or lines on a surface • identify as in botany or biology, for example | ||||||||
elucidates | verbv | |||||||
verb • make clear and (more) comprehensible • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear | ||||||||
expounds | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • state | ||||||||
expresses | verbv | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
illustrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • clarify by giving an example of • depict with an illustration • supply with illustrations | ||||||||
interprets | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sense of; assign a meaning to • give an interpretation or explanation to • give an interpretation or rendition of • create an image or likeness of • restate (words) from one language into another language • make sense of a language | ||||||||
presents | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration • being or existing in a specified place noun • the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech • something presented as a gift • a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking verb • give an exhibition of to an interested audience • bring forward and present to the mind • perform (a play), especially on a stage • hand over formally • offer for others to consider • give, especially as an honor or reward • give as a present; make a gift of • deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) • cause to come to know personally • represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position | ||||||||
reveals | verbv | |||||||
verb • make manifest • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • disclose directly or through prophets | ||||||||
simplifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent | ||||||||
specifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||||
unfolds | verbv | |||||||
verb • develop or come to a promising stage • open to the view • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • spread out or open from a closed or folded state | ||||||||
unravels | verbv | |||||||
verb • become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of • disentangle • become undone | ||||||||
untangles | verbv | |||||||
verb • release from entanglement of difficulty • become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of | ||||||||
elaborate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by complexity and richness of detail • developed or executed with care and in minute detail verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product • make more complex, intricate, or richer • work out in detail | ||||||||