Meaning & use
Expounds
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Explains or presents a theory or idea in detail, typically at length.
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In this chapter, the author expounds his theory of economic growth.
The professor expounds on the causes of the revolution for nearly an hour each lecture.
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Often followed by "on" or "upon" when used intransitively, as in "expound upon a theme."
Words with a similar meaning
elaboratesexplicates
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summarizes
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