expound
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Verb
expounding, present participle; expounded, past tense; expounds, 3rd person singular present; expounded, past participle;
/ikˈspound/,
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expounding, present participle; expounded, past tense; expounds, 3rd person singular present; expounded, past participle;
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Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail
- - he was expounding a powerful argument
- - he declined to expound on his decision
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Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work)
- - the abbess expounded the scriptures to her nuns
Web Definitions:
- elaborate: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
- set forth: state; "set forth one's reasons"
- (expounding) exposition: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
- To lay open; to expose to view; to examine; To lay open the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length; to clear of obscurity; to interpret
- Explain and interpret with great detail.
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