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Explain — US. [ɪkˈspleɪn], UK. [ɪkˈspleɪn]

 

Main meanings of the word ‘Explain’:

  1. To make something clear or understandable by describing or defining it.
  2. To give reasons or justify an action, decision, or event.

 

10 simple sentences with ‘Explain’:

  • I will explain the rules tomorrow.
  • Does Emily explain math very well?
  • They tried to explain the problem.
  • My teacher can explain it simply.
  • This book helps explain hard topics.
  • Our coach will explain the game plan.
  • Your mom will explain how to bake.
  • David asked the teacher to explain again.
  • Explain the rules before starting the game.
  • It’s hard to explain without examples.

 

The sentences with ‘Explain’ from movies:

Did they explain about trying to get sponsors? – The Hunger Games (2012)

You must let me explain. – Elizabeth (1998)

Let me explain something to you. – The 6th Day (2000)

He merely tries to explain it. – Psycho (1960)

Let me explain. – Twins (1988)

Explain the moral basis of that. – The Green Mile (1999)

Let me explain to him in simple arithmetic. – Boogie Nights (1997)

It’s hard to explain. – Night at the Museum (2006)

I can explain this. – Antz (1998)

There’s nothing to explain. – The Princess Bride (1987)

I can explain. – Yes Man (2008)

I can’t explain that to you, Gary. – The Flash (2023)

Um, I can explain everything. – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

I know, you don’t have to explain. – Fatal Attraction (1987)

Come on, explain it to me. – Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Allow me to explain. – Shrek The Third (2007)

I’m trying to explain to you what happened. – Go (1999)

Explain that you’ll be there tomorrow afternoon. – The Godfather Part II (1974)

I’ll explain everything. – The Fifth Element (1997)

Shackleford, could you explain it to her? – Indecent Proposal (1993)

You explain it this time. – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Yeah, I can’t explain. – Bumblebee (2018)

Explain to me how you do it. – John Carter (2012)

That’s the best I can explain it. – Good Will Hunting (1997)

You care to explain that, citizen? – Judge Dredd (1995)

Explain this! – The Mask (1994)

I can explain. – Mean Girls (2024)

Explain to me. – From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Let us explain it to you. – Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Don’t explain, just nod, yes or no? – The Tree of Life (2011)

I saw something last night I can’t explain. – Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

I can’t explain it to you right now. – The Amityville Horror (2005)

Explain it to me again. – How to Steal a Million (1966)

Explain something to me. – Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

I explain it all, okay? – The Hangover Part II (2011)

Explain it to Zadie. – Magic Mike’s Last Dance (2023)

Explain yourself! – Incredibles 2 (2018)

Only you can explain what the hell’s happened. – Star Trek (2009)

No, let me explain. – The Lion King (2019)

Just let me explain. – Pet Sematary (1989)

Lightyear, explain our overnight accommodations. – Toy Story 3 (2010)

Well, I’ll explain that to my swing loan. – Rain Man (1988)

There is nothing to explain. – The Duchess (2008)

You have to explain this to me. – Murder Mystery (2019)

I can’t explain it. – Big Fish (2003)

Let me explain something to you people. – Magnolia (1999)

How do we explain this behavior? – I, Robot (2004)

Our doctor can’t explain it. – A Haunting In Venice (2023)

They explain what’s causing this weather. – The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

It’s kind of hard to explain. – The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

Can you explain quantum mechanics to me? – Oppenheimer (2023)

And if we could just explain– Explain what? – Starling Girl (2023)

It’ll explain everything. – Free Guy (2021)

Explain it to him somehow. – The Sting (1973)

Well, you’ll have to explain that to Emily. – The King’s Man (2021)

I’m trying to explain. – Rye Lane (2023)

Sammy couldn’t understand or explain what happened. – Memento (2000)

Dupree, no need to explain. – You, Me and Dupree (2006)

We’ll explain later. – San Andreas (2015)

We could explain, right? – The Beach (2000)

You don’t explain properly. – The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)

Let me explain! – Who Am I (1998)

I can explain that. – Cruella (2021)

Let me just Neil, let-let me explain. – Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

This is kinda hard for me to explain. – Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

If you’d just let me explain. – Apartment (1960)