Expound
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/ verb
verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length. transitive
"Today I'll expound at length the theory propounded last week."
- 2 add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing wordnet
- 3 To make a statement, especially at length. intransitive
"He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency."
- 4 state wordnet
Example
More examples"And he said to him: I have dreamed dreams, and there is no one that can expound them: Now I have heard that thou art very wise at interpreting them."
Etymology
From Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere. Doublet of expone and expose.