expound meaning and definition

EXPOUND verb

Definition of expound (verb)

1. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
   • "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
   • synonyms: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, flesh out, lucubrate
   • antonym: abbreviate
2. state
   • "set forth one's reasons"
   • synonyms: exposit, set forth