expound
7 synonyms for expound, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To lay out the meaning of something, or to talk about it in detail.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere; a doublet of expone and expose.
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