What is the past tense of explain?

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The past tense of explain is explained.

The third-person singular simple present indicative form of explain is explains.

The present participle of explain is explaining.

The past participle of explain is explained.

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If everything is explained to us, from A to Z, then even an idiot can grasp it.

There are many long talky scenes where a lot of history and philosophy is explained.

All school absences should be explained in writing to your child's teacher.

Naltrexone seems to interfere with the craving for alcohol that abstinent people feel, Gordis explained.

She explained she was booked into the hotel because of its four star status.

He explained his absence by telling all concerned he was going into hospital for three weeks for an operation.

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