explain
объяснять
make clear
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explain usage examples
A guide will explain the meaning of the masks used in the parade.
Гид объяснит значение масок, которые используются в параде.
Teachers explain festival rules to the children before the celebration.
Учителя объясняют детям правила праздника перед торжеством.
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explain belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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объяснять (общее нейтральное значение: делать понятным, разъяснять причину или смысл)
Can you explain how this custom began?
Could you clarify what you mean by that tradition?
Please spell out the rules of the festival for the visitors.
прояснять в формальном или академическом контексте; разъяснять подробно
The professor elucidated the historical origins of the ritual.
развёрнуто излагать или объяснять, часто формально или подробно
He expounded on the cultural meanings behind the ceremony.
The booklet details the customs and their meanings.
описывать внешний вид, процесс или события; не обязательно объяснять причины
She described the ceremony in detail, including the costumes.
говорить, рассказывать; передавать информацию, но не обязательно объяснять причину
Tell me how people celebrate this holiday in your country.
The guide showed us how the dance is performed.
She outlined the customs visitors should be aware of.
How do you interpret the symbolic elements of that festival?
объяснять причину или причастность; отвечать за объяснение, почему что-то произошло
Researchers must account for regional differences in the customs.
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How is explain different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does explain mean?
make clear
How do you pronounce explain?
explain is pronounced as /ɪkˈspleɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is explain used in a sentence?
A guide will explain the meaning of the masks used in the parade. Translation: Гид объяснит значение масок, которые используются в параде.
Is explain part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, explain (объяснять) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is explain part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, explain (объяснять) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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