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EXPLAINS Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word explains. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word explains. (close relations)
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explainingexplanationexplanatory

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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

Best Hypernyms For EXPLAINS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for explains, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
inform justify say state tell vindicate

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