Definitions

1. verb

to make (something) clear and easy to understand; to state or describe (something) clearly

“The teacher explained the complex concept to the students.”

2. noun

the act of making (something) clear and easy to understand

“The explanation of the scientific phenomenon amazed the audience.”

3. transitive verb

to provide (information) about (something)

“She explained the situation to her boss.”

4. intransitive verb

to become clear or understandable

“The mystery began to explain itself as the detective gathered more clues.”