expound

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere. Doublet of expone and expose. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪkˈspaʊnd/, /ɛkˈspaʊnd/ , Rhymes: -aʊnd === Verb === expound (third-person singular simple present expounds, present participle expounding, simple past and past participle expounded) (transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length. Synonym: spell out (intransitive, with on or upon) To make a statement, especially at length. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====