How to Use "Explain" with Example Sentences

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)