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expoundto explain something in detail, especially a theory or idea

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to explain something in detail, especially a theory or idea

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

Korean meaning: 상세히 설명하다, 해설하다, 논하다

Korean pronunciation: 익스**파운**드

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother loves to expound her secret kimchi recipe, which takes exactly 3 hours and 47 minutes to explain properly.
  • The CEO expounded the company's new strategy during the board meeting.
  • Don't ask him about cryptocurrency unless you have 4 hours free - he will expound every detail of blockchain technology.

expound

VERB

//ɪkˈspaʊnd//

to explain something in detail, especially a theory or idea

expound concept
💡 Concept

The professor expounds complex theories to engaged students

expound rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

He expounds profound theories to students gathered around!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspaʊnd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootpound

Origin

From Latin 'exponere', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to put or place). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'expounder', originally meaning to set forth or display.

🎵Rhyme

compoundprofoundaround
compound
profound
around

🔗Collocations

expound a theory
expound on the topic
expound the principles
expound at length
expound one's views

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother loves to expound her secret kimchi recipe, which takes exactly 3 hours and 47 minutes to explain properly.

The CEO expounded the company's new strategy during the board meeting.

😄 Fun example

Don't ask him about cryptocurrency unless you have 4 hours free - he will expound every detail of blockchain technology.

The author expounded her philosophy of minimalist living in the bestselling book.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

elaborateelucidateclarifyexplicateilluminate

Antonyms

concealconfuseobscure

Related

explaindescribeinterpretdiscourselecture

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