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How to Use "Explain" with Example Sentences
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explain
(v):
to make something more clear or understandable
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Used with adverbs:
"
The teacher
fully
explained
his expectations to the class.
"
(fully, briefly, quickly, clearly)
"
He
partially
explained
his reasons for being late.
"
(partially, partly, mostly, somewhat)
"
This problem cannot be
easily
explained
.
"
(easily, readily, simply)
"
She
carefully
explained
the problem.
"
(carefully, calmly)
"
The salesperson
patiently
explained
how the product works.
"
(patiently, helpfully)
Used with verbs:
"
He
was able to
explain
why he was late.
"
(be + able to, be + unable to, can, cannot)
"
The teacher
attempted to
explain
the concept to students.
"
(attempted to, tried to)
"
It might
help to
explain
it more simply.
"
(help to)
"
She
let
him
explain
before punishing him.
"
(let, allowed)
Used with prepositions:
"
He tried to
explain
the concept
to
me.
"
(to)
"
They
explained
about
their actions.
"
(about)
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