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- \ik-ˈspau̇nd\
- /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
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- \ik-ˈspau̇nd\
Definitions of expound word
- noun expound Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail. 1
- transitive verb expound set out: idea, theory 1
- intransitive verb expound talk at length about 1
- verb expound If you expound an idea or opinion, you give a clear and detailed explanation of it. 0
- verb expound Expound on means the same as expound. 0
- verb expound to explain or set forth (an argument, theory, etc) in detail 0
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Parts of speech for Expound
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exclamation
expound popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for expound
verb expound
- explain — Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
- talk about — expressing disgust or emphasis
- illustrate — to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
- expand — explain
Antonyms for expound
verb expound
- complicate — To complicate something means to make it more difficult to understand or deal with.
- confuse — If you confuse two things, you get them mixed up, so that you think one of them is the other one.
- mystify — to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- mix up — an act or instance of mixing.
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