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expound

/I/k'sp/AU/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

    verb.communication

    Synonyms dilate elaborate enlarge expand expatiate exposit flesh out lucubrate
    Antonyms abbreviate abridge contract cut foreshorten reduce shorten

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. state

    verb.communication

    Synonyms exposit set forth

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To lay open; to expose to view; to examine.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

expostulatorexpostulatoryexpostureexposureexposure meterexposure therapyexpounderexpoundingexpressexpress emotionexpress feelingsexpress joy

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