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expound

ik'spaund4 senses · 73 ms
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verb/ɪkˈspaʊnd//ɛkˈspaʊnd/
  1. 1

    To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.formaltransitive

    • Today I'll expound at length the theory propounded last week.
  2. 2

    To make a statement, especially at length.formalintransitive

    • He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency.

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