Explain Synonyms

Explain away , clarify, account for, and defend are synonyms for explain; confuse and obscure are antonyms of explain. On this page, you will find 45 another word for explain.

45 Another Word for Explain

1. describe

  • Clarify
  • Clear up
  • Decipher
  • Decode
  • Delineate
  • Demonstrate
  • Describe
  • Elucidate
  • Explicate
  • Expound
  • Express in words
  • Get across
  • Give an explanation of
  • Gloss
  • Illustrate
  • Interpret
  • Make clear/plain/intelligible
  • Put into words
  • Resolve
  • Show
  • Simplify
  • Solve
  • Spell out
  • Teach
  • Throw light on
  • Translate
  • Unfold
  • Unravel
  • Untangle
  • Get over

2. account for

  • Account for
  • Defend
  • Explain away
  • Give a justification for
  • Give a rationale for
  • Give a reason for
  • Give an explanation for
  • Justify
  • Legitimize
  • Make excuses for
  • Mitigate
  • Rationalize
  • Vindicate
  • Extenuate

Explain Sentences

Can you explain this concept clearly?

He will explain the process thoroughly.

She tried to explain her decision.

They need to explain their reasoning.