Word Games Pro Dictionary

expound

verb

Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
D
Contains
XP
Scrabble score
17

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪkˈspaʊnd

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

    “She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”

verb

  1. State

    “Set forth one's reasons”

In context

Example Sentences

She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
Set forth one's reasons

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top