Expound

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪkˈspaÊŠnd/
• Rhymes: -aÊŠnd

Origin

From Old French espondre, from Latin exponere

Full definition of expound

Verb

1. To lay open; to expose to view; to examine or exposit.
2. To lay open the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length; to clear of obscurity; to interpret.The role of some religious leaders is to expound a text of Scripture, a law, a word, a meaning, or a riddle.

Related terms

• exponent
• expose
• exposition