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Definition: Meaning of, explain in English to Russian dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪkˈspleɪn;ɛkˈspleɪn /

  • verb
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  • antonym
Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
explain explained explained
Present Participle Third Person Singular
explaining explains
[intransitive and transitive]
  1. объяснять
    SYNONYM
    account for, account, interpret, justify, elucidate
    ANTONYM
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  2. разъяснять
    SYNONYM
    expound, elucidate, illuminate, irradiate
    ANTONYM
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  3. растолковать
    SYNONYM
    interpret
    ANTONYM
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  4. толковать
    SYNONYM
    interpret, read, expound, translate
    ANTONYM
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  5. оправдывать
    SYNONYM
    justify, warrant, defend, excuse, acquit
    ANTONYM
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explain used in phrases

  • re-explain (verb)
    1. заново объяснять
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explain used in phrasal verbs

  • explain away (phrasal verb)
    1. оправдываться
    2. отговариваться
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