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expound definition

ex·pound (ek spo̵und′, ik-)

transitive verb

  1. to set forth point by point; state in detail
  2. to explain or interpret; clarify

Etymology: ME expounden < OFr expondre < L exponere, to put forth, expound < ex-, out + ponere, to put: see position

intransitive verb

to comment (on); make a statement

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expound Synonyms

expound

v.

  1. To interpret

    explicate, clarify, elucidate; see explain.

  2. To set forth in detail

    delineate, present, express; see describe. See syn. study at explain.


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expound Usage Examples

Object

  • scripture: He believed that expounding the scriptures was the only thing God wanted done.

Preposition: on

  • theme: Here he expounded on mystical themes and attracted many people to himself.

Preposition: at

  • length: These views he expounded at enormous length in the British Statesman, of which he was editor from June to December 1842.

Adjective complement

  • blind: In the evening I expounded blind Bartimeus, to as genteel an audience as I have ever seen.

Modifying Another Word

  • clearly: This seed is a Person whose being is clearly expounded in this passage.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • upon: Exterior as well as interior worship are expounded upon by his Holiness.

Used with why or when

  • what: Now I am not going to even attempt to expound what it means for God to be light.

Preposition: in

  • book: He is the risen Lord expounded in these books and in finding him our hearts should be refreshed and refined.
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