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?