To explain
Example: She will explain the meaning of the story clearly.
Definition
"To explain" means to make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas. It involves clarifying complex concepts, as in the sentence: She will explain the meaning of the story clearly.
Etymology
The verb "to explain" comes from the Latin word 'explanare,' which means 'to make plain or flatten out.' Originally, it referred to the act of making something smooth or level, and over time it evolved to mean clarifying or making something understandable. Did you know that the root 'planus' in Latin means 'flat,' linking explanation metaphorically to smoothing out confusion?
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"To explain" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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