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Explained

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

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📖 Definitions of "Explained"

verb

1
To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
"To explain a chapter of the Bible."
2
To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
3
To make flat, smooth out.
4
To unfold or make visible.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Explained"

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Word	Definition
explicateverb	(transitive) To explain meticulously or in great detail.
excuseverb	(transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
accountedverb	To provide explanation.
added	combined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope
addressed	Having been the audience for an address, speech or presentation.
advised	Informed, appraised or made aware.
annotated	Containing, or accompanied by annotations or labelled notes.
announced	Having been preceded by an announcement; declared.
arguedverb	(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
articulatednoun	Of a vehicle, composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.
ascribedverb	(transitive) To attribute (a cause or characteristic) to someone or something.
asserted	stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof
attributed	(programming) decorated with an attribute
briefed	Having been given a briefing, informed.
briefingnoun	A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.
causedverb	(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
clarifiedverb	Made clear.
clearernoun	Someone who or something which clears.
commentedverb	(intransitive, with "on" or "about") To make remarks or notes; to express a view regarding.
communicatedverb	(transitive) To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell.