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explain in Latin

explain in Latin is explicō, explānō — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.

explain in Latin

explicō
verb
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
explānō
verb
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

What does "explain" mean?

  1. verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
    "Can you explain how this machine works?"
  2. verb To give the reason or cause for something.
    "He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill."

explain in a sentence

  • Can you explain how this machine works?
  • The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
  • He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill.

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What is "explain" in Latin?

"explain" in Latin is explicō, explānō. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.

How do you use "explain" in a sentence?

Example: "Can you explain how this machine works?" In Latin, "explain" is explicō, explānō.

Are there other ways to say "explain" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "explain": explicō, explānō.

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