Expound: meaning, definitions and examples
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expound
[ ɪkˈspaʊnd ]
in speech or writing
To explain in detail or to elaborate on a topic or idea. It involves expanding on a subject by providing more information, examples, or analysis.
Synonyms
clarify, delineate, elaborate, elucidate
Examples of usage
- He took the opportunity to expound his views on the current political situation.
- The professor expounded on the theory of relativity during the lecture.
Translations
Translations of the word "expound" in other languages:
🇵🇹 explicar
🇮🇳 विस्तार से बताना
🇩🇪 erläutern
🇮🇩 menjelaskan
🇺🇦 пояснювати
🇵🇱 objaśniać
🇯🇵 詳しく説明する
🇫🇷 expliquer
🇪🇸 explicar
🇹🇷 açıklamak
🇰🇷 자세히 설명하다
🇸🇦 شرح
🇨🇿 vysvětlit
🇸🇰 vysvetliť
🇨🇳 解释
🇸🇮 pojasniti
🇮🇸 útskýra
🇰🇿 түсіндіру
🇬🇪 განმარტება
🇦🇿 izah etmək
🇲🇽 explicar
Word origin
The word 'expound' originated from the Latin word 'exponere', meaning 'to set forth'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'expound' has evolved to signify a thorough explanation or interpretation of a subject. The term has been widely used in academic and literary contexts to convey a sense of depth and analysis.