expound
expound Lexical Profile
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• verb
To present and explain a theory, idea, or literary work systematically and in detail.
"During the lecture, the professor took time to expound the core principles of constitutional law."
To speak or write at length and in detail about a particular topic (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"The author was invited to expound upon her research findings at the annual symposium."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'expound' with 'expand'; while 'expand' means to make larger or more extensive, 'expound' specifically means to present and explain a theory or idea in systematic detail (often followed by 'on' or 'upon').
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English expounen, borrowed from Old French espondre and Latin exponere, meaning 'to put forth, set out, or explain,' from ex- ('out') and ponere ('to put, place'); the final -d was added in the 16th century by analogy with words like 'compound' and 'propound'.
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