Expound

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

Definitions of expound

verb to explain in detail; to present or set forth systematically and in detail

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher expounded on the importance of washing hands before meals.

A2 The tour guide expounded on the history of the ancient ruins.

B1 The professor expounded on the theories of quantum physics in great detail.

B2 The author expounded on the themes of love and loss in her latest novel.

C1 The expert expounded on the implications of climate change on global food security.

C2 The keynote speaker expounded on the future of artificial intelligence and its ethical implications.

Examples of expound in a Sentence

formal The professor took the opportunity to expound on the complexities of quantum physics.

informal She loves to expound on her theories about aliens whenever she gets the chance.

slang He's always expounding on his conspiracy theories, it's really annoying.

figurative The author used the character of the wise old man to expound on the deeper meaning of life.

Grammatical Forms of expound

• past tense: expounded
• plural: expounds
• comparative: more expound
• superlative: most expound
• present tense: expound
• future tense: will expound
• perfect tense: have expounded
• continuous tense: is expounding
• singular: expound
• positive degree: expound
• infinitive: to expound
• gerund: expounding
• participle: expounded

Origin and Evolution of expound

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'expound' originated from the Latin word 'exponere', which means to explain or set forth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'expound' has retained its original meaning of explaining or interpreting a concept, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe the act of presenting or discussing a topic in detail.