explain

[ɪkˈspleɪn]

Definition:
1. To tell someone about something in a way that makes it easy to understand.
2. To give a reason, or be a reason, for something.

Use 'explain' in a sentence:

• 1. She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen.
• 2. This only goes halfway to explaining what really happened.
• 3. Well, you know, it's difficult to explain.
• 4. Alex explained that his car had broken down.
• 5. The article advances a new theory to explain changes in the climate.
• 6. He was hard put to it to explain her disappearance.
• 7. 'It works like this,' she explained.
• 8. It's all very complicated ─ but I'll try and explain.
• 9. How can I explain if you keep butting in?
• 10. She concocted some elaborate story to explain her absence.
• 11. There are too many complications to explain now.
• 12. I think that's my cue to explain why I'm here.
• 13. This explains the rules under which the library operates.
• 14. Oh well then, that explains it.
• 15. You need a lawyer to explain all the legalities of the contracts.
• 16. Please give me a chance to explain.
• 17. She tried to explain how the system works, but it's all Greek to me.
• 18. Would you mind explaining that again, please?
• 19. Now then, I'm going to explain everything to you before we do it.
• 20. It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain.
• 21. Did you get that joke, Ann? I'll explain later.
• 22. He rang off before I could explain.
• 23. This is what I will do. I will telephone Anna and explain.
• 24. She explained to them what to do in an emergency.
• 25. I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you.
• 26. First, I'll explain the rules of the game.
• 27. It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners.
• 28. It's the nth time I've explained it to you.
• 29. Please don't get cross. Let me explain.
• 30. It's pretty hard to explain.
• 31. Several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
• 32. At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.
• 33. If you'll bear with me, Frank, just let me try to explain.
• 34. I was only trying to explain; I didn't want to sound patronizing.
• 35. I'll explain it nice and simply so you can understand.
• 36. 'Let me explain!' he added helpfully.
• 37. Can you explain that point again?
• 38. The government now has to explain its decision to the public.
• 39. She explained the thinking behind the campaign.
• 40. Explain why you didn't telephone.
• 41. Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone.
• 42. Let me explain why.
• 43. He explained who each person in the photo was.
• 44. His book explains the theory for the lay public.
• 45. I'll explain it to you step by step.
• 46. She began to explain her plan of action to the group.
• 47. She saw his frown and hastened to explain.
• 48. The leaflet explains how to apply for a place.
• 49. The book explains grammar simply and clearly.
• 50. Can you explain how the email system works?