expound
verb
ex·pound
ik-ˈspau̇nd 
expounded; expounding; expounds
1
a
: to set forth : state
b
: to defend with argument
2
: to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail
expound a law
: to make a statement : comment
expounder
noun
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The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet.
When asked to expound, he had no comment.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
That's an easy concept to grasp, and Paul expounded on the idea.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
The two Lips expounded more on their feelings about the cover in a video interview.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Expound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expound. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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expound
verb
ex·pound
ik-ˈspau̇nd
1
: to make known (as one's ideas or beliefs) : set forth
2
: to explain clearly : interpret
expounder
noun
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