Definition, synonyms and related words
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of explain
"She explains how to fix the leak before we start drilling."
In plain English: Explains means to make something clear so that it is easy to understand.
"She explained the rules to the new players before the game started."
Usage: Use explains when a third-person subject like he, she, it, or a singular noun performs the action of making something clear. Avoid using this form with I, you, we, or they, which require the base form explain instead.
Explains is the third-person singular present form of the verb explain, derived from Old French esplainer (to make clear). The term ultimately traces back to Latin explicare, meaning "to unfold" or "unroll.