Explain (How)
Definition
To provide information about the process or steps involved in achieving a particular outcome or result.
Analogy
Explaining how something works is like giving someone a recipe. Just as a recipe provides step-by-step instructions for cooking a dish, explaining how involves breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps that can be followed to understand the process.
Related terms
Demonstrate: To show or illustrate how something is done through practical examples or visual aids.
Outline: To present the main points or structure of an idea, concept, or process in a concise manner.
Elaborate: To provide further details, examples, evidence, or explanations to support and expand upon an idea.
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