expound

verb
UK: /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
US: /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

  1. To explain something in detail.

    1. He will expound the idea later.
    2. The professor began to expound on the intricacies of quantum physics, captivating his students.

  2. To present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

    1. She likes to expound her views.
    2. The article expounds a new theory about the causes of the financial crisis, providing compelling evidence.

Synonyms

explain detail clarify describe elucidate present interpret
expound intransitive-verb

  1. To speak or write about something at length or in detail.

    1. He expounds on the topic.
    2. During the lecture, the historian expounds upon the significance of the French Revolution.
expound transitive-verb

  1. To present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

    1. She will expound her views soon.
    2. The author expounds complex philosophical concepts with remarkable clarity and insight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expound" in English means: To explain something in detail., To present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail..

The phonetic transcription of "expound" is /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ in British English and /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expound": explain, detail, clarify, describe, elucidate, present, interpret.

Example usage of "expound": "He will expound the idea later.". More examples on the page.