he explained
He explained the matter to me.
He explained the problem to her.
He explained the situation to her.
He explained his position to me.
He explained it to me.
Он объяснил мне, как играть в шахматы.
He explained to me how to play chess.
Он объяснил мне, как играть на гитаре.
He explained to me how to play the guitar.
Он объяснил процесс построения лодки.
He explained the process of building a boat.
He explained the gist to me.
Он объяснил, как произошел этот несчастный случай.
He explained how the accident happened.