expound
Meanings
Verb
- add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
- state
- To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length
- To make a statement, especially at length.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere. Doublet of expose.
Synonyms
dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, flesh out, lucubrate, set forth, spell out
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 17
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