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   expound

   /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

   verb

   • 1. present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail: "he was expounding a powerful argument" Similar presentput forwardset forthprofferofferadvanceproposepropoundframegive an account ofrecountexplaingive an explanation ofdetailspell outdescribediscussexplicatedelineateelucidate
   • ▪ explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work): "the abbess expounded the scriptures to her nuns" Similar explaininterpretexplicateelucidatecomment ongive a commentary onannotateglossillustrate

   Word Origin Middle Englishexpoune (in the sense ‘explain (what is difficult)’): from Old French espon-, present tense stem of espondre, from Latin exponere ‘expose, publish, explain’, from ex- ‘out’ + ponere ‘put’. The origin of the final -d (recorded from the Middle English period) is uncertain.

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   • 1. expounder noun

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   Expound means to set forth, state, or explain something in detail or with argument. See synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of expound in sentences.

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   Expound is a formal verb that means to give a detailed explanation of something. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast with irony, and explore its origin and usage in the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Expound means to give a detailed explanation of something, often in a formal or disapproving way. Learn how to use this verb with sentences, pronunciation and translations.

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   To expound something is to set it forth or state it in detail. How does expound differ from elucidate, explain, and interpret? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Expound means to explain or set forth (an argument, theory, etc) in detail. Learn how to use this formal verb with synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Expound means to explain or set forth in detail, often in writing. See the origin, synonyms, translations and examples of expound from various sources.

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   When you expound, you explain or provide details. Expound came into English from a 14th-century French word espondre meaning "to elaborate" or "put forth." Often when you expound something you are clarifying or giving the particulars.