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TOEFL BNC: 14074 COCA: 16419

expound

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
expound /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ verb
expounds; expounded; expounding
expound
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/
verb
expounds; expounded; expounding
Learner's definition of EXPOUND
formal
: to explain or state (something) : to give details about (something)说明;解释;详述
[+ object]
[no object]
often + on
TOEFL BNC: 14074 COCA: 16419

expound

verb

ex·​pound ik-ˈspau̇nd How to pronounce expound (audio)
expounded; expounding; expounds

transitive verb

1
a
: to set forth : state
b
: to defend with argument
2
: to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail
expound a law

intransitive verb

: to make a statement : comment
expounder noun
Choose the Right Synonym for expound

explain, expound, explicate, elucidate, interpret mean to make something clear or understandable.

explain implies a making plain or intelligible what is not immediately obvious or entirely known.

explain the rules

expound implies a careful often elaborate explanation.

expounding a scientific theory

explicate adds the idea of a developed or detailed analysis.

explicate a poem

elucidate stresses the throwing of light upon as by offering details or motives previously unclear or only implicit.

elucidate an obscure passage

interpret adds to explain the need for imagination or sympathy or special knowledge in dealing with something.

interpreting a work of art

Example Sentences

The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet. When asked to expound, he had no comment.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French espundre, expondre, from Latin exponere to explain — more at expose

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of expound was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 14074 COCA: 16419

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