Definition: To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! We’ve got “explained” on the board today, and it’s a word we need to know. The dictionary gives us quite a list, you see – a lovely little flow: “To make plain, manifest, or intelligible…” That means to show something clearly, truly visible! “…to clear of obscurity;” Like shining light on darkness, setting things free! “…to illustrate the meaning of.” To give examples, help you see with glee! So, when we say someone explained something, it means they’ve taken a tricky thought – maybe confusing or hard to grasp - and made it easier for you to understand. They're breaking down the details, like building blocks in a stack, until everything is bright and clear, there's no turning back! Think of it like this: if I told you "red is the color of an apple," that’s me explaining it. You now know what I mean! Do you have any questions about how ‘explained’ works? Let's discuss!