"explain" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

explain verbo

explain + sustantivo
Kolokacji: 136
explain things • explain matters • explain one's decision • explain one's actions • explain one's behavior • explain one's position • ...
collocations grouped by meanings
Grup znaczeniowych: 25
(1) thing, effect
Kolokacji: 2
(3) decision, choice, vote
Kolokacji: 3
4. explain one's philosophy = wyjaśniać czyjś filozofia explain one's philosophy
5. explain one's intentions = wyjaśniać czyjś zamiary explain one's intentions
6. explain one's belief = wyjaśniać czyjś wiara explain one's belief
  • Adams also explains his belief that positive affirmations can influence external events, claiming that this has worked for him in the past.
  • In March 2012, Reason magazine published a humorous article by Kennedy explaining her belief that atheism is akin to organized religion.
  • Paulhan also explains his own belief that the themes in the book depict the true nature of women.
  • He also wrote Metaphysics of Ethics where he explains his belief that reason governs morals.
  • Bingham explained the Mets' belief that the safest and fairest way for fans to get tickets is over the phone.
  • Mulder explains his belief "that the dead are not lost to us.
  • Explaining her religious belief after her conversion (from page 155 of The Torn Veil):
  • Explain whether the events in the story support his belief or show it to be wrong, and give your own opinion.
  • Bush's White House spokesman explained his belief in 'trying to provide opportunities for them (the Chinese) to improve our relationship'.
  • The meteorologist slowed down and explained his belief that the entire canyon complex could become a giant wind tunnel filled with blowing dust.
7. explain one's goals = wyjaśniać czyjś cele explain one's goals
8. explain one's thoughts = wyjaśniać czyjś myśli explain one's thoughts
9. explain one's love = wyjaśniać czyjś miłość explain one's love
(7) presence, absence, lack
Kolokacji: 3
(11) attempt, crime
Kolokacji: 2
(12) origin, name
Kolokacji: 2
(13) policy, strategy
Kolokacji: 2
(18) feeling, desire, vision, dream
Kolokacji: 4
(20) time, history, life, past
Kolokacji: 4
(22) technique, rate
Kolokacji: 2
(23) predicament, plight
Kolokacji: 2
(25) reluctance, willingness
Kolokacji: 2
verbo + explain
Kolokacji: 32
help explain • attempt to explain • try to explain • seek to explain • fail to explain • help to explain • begin to explain • need to explain • ...
explain + preposición
Kolokacji: 30
explain to • explain by • explain about • explain in • explain during • ...
explain + adjetivo/adverbio
Kolokacji: 105
fully explain • partly explain • explain patiently • explained away • easily explained • clearly explain • later explain • further explain • ...

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