expound

verb

ex·pound ik-ˈspau̇nd How to pronounce expound (audio)

expounded; expounding; expounds

transitive verb

: to set forth : state

: to defend with argument

: to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail

expound a law

intransitive verb

: to make a statement : comment

expounder noun

Example Sentences

The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet. When asked to expound, he had no comment.

Recent Examples on the Web Kelly did not expound on Thompson-Robinson’s status for next week.

Joe Reedy, al, 10 Sep. 2022 The original ad, which plays before every film at AMC, sees Kidman walk into a completely empty theater and expound on the Magic of the Movies in a hilariously over-the-top fashion.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 It will be augmented by an online website, The Mission Channel, that mirrors the magazine and expands the expressive arts experience with animation, video and audio, as authors read their words and expound on their works.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Here, the action and humor – of raising children, in this case – offer Hershovitz opportunities to expound upon an assortment of philosophical principles related to rights, punishment, knowledge, infinity, and more.

Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2022 Part of that name-making involved inviting climbers and adventurers to the store to expound on their lives, work, and travels—a common practice now, but groundbreaking for a retail shop half a century ago.

Micah Ling, Outside Online, 14 Feb. 2022 Both curators describe themselves as ideas people, so the possibility of a second season to expound on their investment in the first is enticing to both.

Janelle Harris Dixon, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2022 Both the White House and the Kentucky governor’s office have declined to expound on the conversations and decisions involving Meredith.

Tyler Pager And Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2022 That leaves barely more than 150 pages for Bishop to reflect and expound on his life.

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2022 See More

单词	expounders
释义	expound verb ex·pound ik-ˈspau̇nd expounded; expounding; expounds transitive verb 1 a : to set forth : state b : to defend with argument 2 : to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail expound a law intransitive verb : to make a statement : comment expounder noun Synonyms air express give look raise sound state vent ventilate voice See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet. When asked to expound, he had no comment. Recent Examples on the Web Kelly did not expound on Thompson-Robinson’s status for next week. Joe Reedy, al, 10 Sep. 2022 The original ad, which plays before every film at AMC, sees Kidman walk into a completely empty theater and expound on the Magic of the Movies in a hilariously over-the-top fashion. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 It will be augmented by an online website, The Mission Channel, that mirrors the magazine and expands the expressive arts experience with animation, video and audio, as authors read their words and expound on their works. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Here, the action and humor – of raising children, in this case – offer Hershovitz opportunities to expound upon an assortment of philosophical principles related to rights, punishment, knowledge, infinity, and more. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2022 Part of that name-making involved inviting climbers and adventurers to the store to expound on their lives, work, and travels—a common practice now, but groundbreaking for a retail shop half a century ago. Micah Ling, Outside Online, 14 Feb. 2022 Both curators describe themselves as ideas people, so the possibility of a second season to expound on their investment in the first is enticing to both. Janelle Harris Dixon, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2022 Both the White House and the Kentucky governor’s office have declined to expound on the conversations and decisions involving Meredith. Tyler Pager And Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2022 That leaves barely more than 150 pages for Bishop to reflect and expound on his life. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French espundre, expondre, from Latin exponere to explain — more at expose First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition expound verb ex·pound ik-ˈspau̇nd expounded; expounding : explain sense 1, interpret Let me expound my theory. expounders noun plural of expounder 1 as in proponents a person who actively supports or favors a cause an articulate expounder of the liberal position on the issue Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance proponents advocates advocators exponents supporters hierophants apostles promoters protagonists friends boosters adherents paladins white knights champions true believers interpreters partizans espousers tub-thumpers disciples heralds high priests gospellers stalwarts backers gospelers loyalists followers partisans applauders encouragers fellow travelers cheerleaders cohorts Antonyms & Near Antonyms adversaries opponents enemies antagonists critics foes rivals faultfinders belittlers See More 2 as in practitioners one who brings an art or science to full realization one of the early expounders of abstract expressionism Synonyms & Similar Words practitioners exponents interpreters philosophers proponents gurus apostles theorists advocates deans promoters high priests idealogues ideologues supporters doyens grand old men boosters champions backers
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expound

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