expound

Definition

To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.

Etymology

From Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere. Doublet of expone and expose.

Example Sentences

• "Today I'll expound at length the theory propounded last week."
• "“[…] Some day, when you are tired of London, come down to Treadley, and expound to me your philosophy of pleasure over some admirable Burgundy I am fortunate enough to possess.”"
• "Ramus, fascinated by Plato and by the dialogues in which Socrates expounds his ideas with as much simplicity as freedom, endeavoured to Socratise in his turn."

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