explain
verbHow many syllables in explain?
There are 2 syllables in the word explain.Divide explain into syllables:
ex · plain
How to pronounce explain:
Definition of explain:
- explain (verb):
- to make known
- to make something easily understandable, esp. by giving a clear and detailed account of it
Synonyms for explain:
account for
clarify
clear up
elucidate
explicate
inform
interpret
naturalize
rede
Antonyms for explain:
adumbrate
alter
baffle
be vague
becloud
befog
befuddle
belie
bend
bewilder
blanket
block
block out
blur
bottle up
bury
censor
check
cloak
cloud
color
colour
complicate
compress
conceal
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