Antonyms for expound

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ik-spound

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspaʊnd

Definition of expound

Origin : c.1300, from Old French espondre "expound (on), set forth, explain," from Latin exponere "put forth, explain, expose, exhibit," from ex- "forth" (see ex-) + ponere "to put, place" (see position); with intrusive -d (cf. sound (n.1)). The usual Middle English form was expoune. Related: Expounded; expounding.

verb talk about in great detail

Example sentences :

Well, my dears, it is useless for me to expound to you that which I cannot myself understand.
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Professor Turner will expound the significance of the frontier in American history.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

"Because—" But it was no moment to expound the personal nature of love.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Will you allow me then to explain how I should have liked to have heard you expound the matter?
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

I will expound this meaning of mine through the medium of a parable.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

I see (replied Euthydemus) you are afraid I cannot expound the works of righteousness!
Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon

He was reading for his comfort, Hunter replied; he did not take on himself to expound.
Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.

Could he expound Scripture, that he read it thus to himself?
Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.

At first he had attempted to expound, as had been his wont in the old house on Ellis.
Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber

"May be," declared the painter,—and proceeded to expound his ideas.
Extract from : « The Gods are Athirst » by Anatole France

Synonyms for expound

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