# explains

Pronunciation: say "ik-SPLAYNZ" /ɪkˈspleɪnz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative of explain. — third-person singular simple present indicative of explain
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of explain. Use it after he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The manual explains how to assemble the shelf in ten steps._
   - _Our guide patiently explains the history behind each painting._

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