explain
explain
make clear
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explain with Russian translation
explain usage examples
Гид объяснит значение масок, которые используются в параде.
A guide will explain the meaning of the masks used in the parade.
Учителя объясняют детям правила праздника перед торжеством.
Teachers explain festival rules to the children before the celebration.
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explain synonyms
What's the difference between explain / clarify / elucidate / expound / detail / describe
to make something clear or understandable; give reasons or details
Can you explain how this custom began?
Можешь объяснить, как возник этот обычай?
Could you clarify what you mean by that tradition?
Не могли бы вы прояснить, что вы имеете в виду под этой традицией?
to make something clear, often in a detailed or scholarly way; formal
The professor elucidated the historical origins of the ritual.
Профессор разъяснил исторические истоки этого ритуала.
to explain or present an idea or theory in detail, often formally
He expounded on the cultural meanings behind the ceremony.
Он подробно изложил культурные значения, стоящие за церемонией.
The booklet details the customs and their meanings.
Брошюра тщательно приводит подробности об обычаях и их значениях.
to give an account of characteristics, appearance, or events; often factual rather than causal
She described the ceremony in detail, including the costumes.
Она подробно описала церемонию, включая костюмы.
to inform or narrate; can mean to explain but often just to state or relate
Tell me how people celebrate this holiday in your country.
Расскажи, как люди отмечают этот праздник в вашей стране.
to make clear by demonstration, example, or pointing out; less verbal explanation, more demonstration
The guide showed us how the dance is performed.
Гид показал нам, как исполняется этот танец.
She outlined the customs visitors should be aware of.
Она изложила в общих чертах обычаи, о которых должны знать посетители.
to explain the meaning of something; to translate or give one's reading of information
How do you interpret the symbolic elements of that festival?
Как вы интерпретируете символические элементы этого фестиваля?
to explain the reason for something or to justify the existence/amount of something
Researchers must account for regional differences in the customs.
Исследователи должны объяснить региональные различия в обычаях.
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How to pronounce explain and what this word means
explain translation: объяснять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce explain
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
explain translation
объяснять
explain examples
A guide will explain the meaning of the masks used in the parade.
explain transcription
/ɪkˈspleɪn/, /ɪkˈspleɪn/
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Questions about this word
explain meaning: what does it mean?
make clear
explain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
explain is pronounced as /ɪkˈspleɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
explain definition and sentence examples: how is it 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 Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, explain (объяснять) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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.
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