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expound

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspaʊnd, ɛk-/

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Definition of expound

verb

[with object]

present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail:he was expounding a powerful argument [no object]:he declined to expound on his decision
explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work):the abbess expounded the scriptures to her nuns

Derivatives

expounder

Origin:

Middle English expoune (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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