re-explains

States once more

Re-explains means to explain again, typically because the first explanation wasn't understood or needs reinforcement.

A teacher re-explains a concept when students look confused.

The prefix signals repetition rather than a new approach: She re-explains the rules every time someone new joins.

clarification

restates

Expresses again differently

rephrases · breaks down · unpacks · demystifies · illustrates · spells out · makes clear · translates · interprets · paraphrases

repetition

reiterates

Says something again

revisits · retells · retraces · recounts · restates · echoes · reviews · reinforces · drills · hammers home

correction

corrects

Fixes a mistake

adjusts · fixes · updates · modifies · redresses · sets straight · clears up · addresses · remedies · recasts

Opposites
repetition vs. initial action

re-explainsintroduces

Brings into contact

presents

clarification vs. obscuration

re-explainsconfuses

Causes mental disarray

obscures · muddles · obfuscates · mystifies · befuddles

Family

re-explain, explain, explains, explained, explaining, explainer, explainers, explanation, explanations

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G