[Grammar] Where to put "to' after any verb?

[Shad]

Dear Teachers,
I am often confused while speaking the sentences like
I explained to you the reason
and
I explained you the reason.
Compare
I told you (Or, I told to you)
There are many such instances where i do not know whether to use " to " or not.
Kindly help me learn

Thank you
Shad

 

[emsr2d2]

Unfortunately, there is no rule. You have to learn each verb and whether or not it goes with "to".

I tell you every day that I like you.
I say "I like you" to you every day.
I suggest [that] you wash your hands.
I suggest to you that you wash your hands.
I regularly explain to him what I do at work.