Expound Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

expound

/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

verb

expounds;

expounded;

expounding

expound

/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

verb

expounds;

expounded;

expounding

Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPOUND

formal

:

to explain or state (something)

:

to give details about (something)

[+ object]

• The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet.

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[no object]

• When asked to expound, he had no comment.

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— often + on

• The article expounds on the virtues of a healthy diet.

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