Expound
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British pronunciation/ɛkspˈa‍ʊnd/
American pronunciation/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "expound"

to expound
01

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

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In his book, the philosopher expounds his theories on the nature of consciousness.
The expert was asked to expound on the benefits and drawbacks of the new technology during the panel discussion.
During the lecture, the professor expounded upon the historical context of the Renaissance period.
02

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

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Leaders expounded a condensed version of the strategic plan during the companywide conference call.
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.
example
Example
In his book, the philosopher expounds his theories on the nature of consciousness.
The expert was asked to expound on the benefits and drawbacks of the new technology during the panel discussion.
During the lecture, the professor expounded upon the historical context of the Renaissance period.
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