explain through vs explain with

Both 'explain through' and 'explain with' are correct, but 'Explain through' refers to the method or means by which something is explained, while 'explain with' refers to the tools, resources, or examples used in the explanation.

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explain through

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the method or means by which something is explained. It indicates the process or mechanism through which an explanation is given.

Examples:

She tried to explain through examples.
He explained the concept through a series of diagrams.
The teacher explained the lesson through a hands-on activity.

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Actions or events which we cannot explain through science.
He has an idea of a neutral shared city in a two-state solution, which he will explain through the medium of expressive dance.
So this explains why through the phone he recognizes his mother, no problem.
This was work from many people, but I'm going to explain it through a confirmatory experiment that I did a few years ago.
Okay, that explains the fake arrow through his head.
There's a lot to go over, but I'll explain as we go through.
There are a lot of things... you'll have to explain before I'm through with you.
And anyway, I would've had to talk and explain and go through it endlessly, so...
Could the Council explain how, through future EU initiatives - including legislative proposals - it intends to tackle the problem of antimicrobial resistance, in particular as regards:
That would explain how they were able to move through Alan's infidelity.
This explains how a ship at impulse can safely pass through without...
Come through and I'll explain what's happening with your mum.
It explains one origin of the werewolf curse traced through virginia.
I'll walk you through it, explain everything.
It also explains why he shoots his victims through the heart.
Lastly, water scarcity explains the plant's high sugar content, enabling it to better absorb water through osmotic processes.
Non-financial counterparties should explain the use of derivatives through their annual report or other appropriate means.
Parliament has contributed to this through its resolution and by a number of MEPs travelling to Baghdad to explain our position.
What it doesn't explain is why somebody would go through all that trouble just to steal the head off a body.
You will take me through the events of the past 24 hours and explain your decisions.

Alternatives:

clarify through
elucidate through
describe through
illustrate through
demonstrate through

explain with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when mentioning the tools, resources, or examples used in the explanation. It indicates the means or instruments used to provide an explanation.