General synonyms:
* Explains
* Outlines
* Portrays
* Depicts
* Characterizes
* Illustrates
* Summarizes
* Relates
* Defines
* Clarifies
* Specifies
* Identifies
More specific synonyms:
* Narrates (for telling a story)
* Expounds (for explaining in detail)
* Delineates (for outlining with precision)
* Characterizes (for highlighting essential features)
* Articulates (for expressing clearly and effectively)
* Illustrates (for using examples to explain)
* Reveals (for uncovering hidden aspects)
* Captures (for capturing the essence of something)
Words with a similar meaning but a different connotation:
* Reveals (implies something previously unknown)
* Highlights (emphasizes particular aspects)
* Emphasizes (gives special importance to)
* Details (provides specific information)
* Explicates (for a thorough and complex explanation)
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the intended meaning.