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explain

Definition:
explain = to make something clear or easy to understand by giving details

Grammatical category:
verb

 

Pronunciation

Phonetic pronunciation:
/ɪk-spleɪn/

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explain

Example

► The teacher explained how to solve the math problem.

 

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