expound
/ɪk ˈspaʊnd/
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Definition(s):
- (v) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
- (v) state
Usage(s):
- When I asked him to expound on this fun idea, Frank said lots of people use the time to exercise or read.
- She doesn't expound on her husband's five-point plans; she just tells her story, whose bass notes are the deep hum of family, work, sacrifice, aspiration.
- The show offers a refreshing counterpoint to the steady stream of foreign experts who expound on television about Africa's problems.
Quotes
- "I think it was an intentional hit and there is no doubt in my mind it came from the bench, and I really believe it didn't come from the manager," La Russa said. "Don't ask me to expound on that."on Aug 10, 2009 By: Tony La Russa Source: Yahoo! Sports
- "Bill loved it where he would go up to the blackboard and expound," Levy said. "And once in a while, I'd have to say, Hey, Bill, we've got to get out to practice."on Jul 30, 2007 By: Marv Levy Source: SportingNews.com
- "We are intensively formulating the correct way to promote the Shalit topic," said Barak in a speech to high-school students in the city of Rishon LeZion. "This is a sensitive time and it would be wrong to expound upon the topic, but we, as...on Dec 22, 2009 By: Ehud Barak Source: guardian.co.uk
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