got across

verb

past tense of get across
as in explained
to make plain or understandable what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got across
  1. explained
  2. illustrated
  3. demonstrated
  4. clarified
  5. simplified
  6. spelled out
  7. illuminated
Verb
  • In an interview last year, Anthony Ciancio explained how the film was a labor of love, taking years to make.
    — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • McDowell explained that, as the rocket stage was left relatively close to the moon, it got repeatedly influenced by lunar gravity, eventually spiralling into its surface.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of explained
Verb
  • Inspired by the transient beauty of cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura — which is illustrated in their album cover, alongside a dark pegasus — much of the LP also hinges on melodrama.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Showing is More Effective than Telling Every strong personal statement should have a clear takeaway for the admissions reader—but that takeaway should be illustrated through the writing itself, rather than declared outright in the conclusion.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of strength training as well.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Hormuz crisis demonstrated the strategic value of the United States’ transformation from a major oil importer into a leading producer and exporter.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • Tuesday, David Berman of the Eastern District clarified that the Eastern District did not mean to imply through the filing that Rozier was part of a gang.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton later clarified that only one person was hurt.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarified
Verb
  • What are the ingredients and steps involved, and can any of those be simplified or reconsidered with home cooks in mind?
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The creators of the attack were likely from mainland China since the computer code used simplified Chinese Mandarin in the internal status reports.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplified
Verb
  • The types of crimes weren’t spelled out, but imagine that a President, say, poisoned his estranged spouse and concealed the crime until after leaving the White House.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The settlement also spelled out plans for a memorial bench honoring Sophia’s life at San Felipe Community Park in Fairview, just outside of Hayward’s city limits.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of spelled out
Verb
  • In Islamabad, crowds gathered along major roads as fireworks illuminated the night sky.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There’s been some talk about replacing the palm trees with an artistic representation, something like towering metal trees that could be illuminated at night.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of illuminated
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