expound
ex
ɪk
ik
pound
ˈspaʊnd
spawnd
British pronunciation
/ɛkspˈa‍ʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "expound"in English

to expound
01

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

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Examples
The speaker will expound on the benefits of renewable energy in his presentation.
She took time to expound the historical context behind the novel.
02

to communicate the key details of an idea, theory or subject, without necessarily going into deep analysis

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During the campaign stop, the candidate took a few minutes to expound on the top priorities in their platform.
By expounding just the basic concepts, the tutor helped explain what students needed to understand for the quiz.
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