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in the PONS Dictionary

I. explain [ɪkˈspleɪn] VB trans

explain
объясня́ть
to explain oneself more clearly
поясня́ть свою́ мысль

II. explain [ɪkˈspleɪn] VB intr

explain
объясня́ться
explain
опра́вдываться
Present
Iexplain
youexplain
he/she/itexplains
weexplain
youexplain
theyexplain
Past
Iexplained
youexplained
he/she/itexplained
weexplained
youexplained
theyexplained
Present Perfect
Ihaveexplained
youhaveexplained
he/she/ithasexplained
wehaveexplained
youhaveexplained
theyhaveexplained
Past Perfect
Ihadexplained
youhadexplained
he/she/ithadexplained
wehadexplained
youhadexplained
theyhadexplained
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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

without saying a word/explaining
без слов/объясне́ния

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