EXPOUND Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'expound' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of expound are elucidate , explain , explicate , and interpret . While all these words mean "to make something clear or understandable," expound implies a careful often elaborate explanation. // expounding a scientific theory

Q: When would 'elucidate' be a good substitute for 'expound'?

The words elucidate and expound are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, elucidate stresses the throwing of light upon as by offering details or motives previously unclear or only implicit. // elucidate an obscure passage

Q: Where would 'explain' be a reasonable alternative to 'expound'?

While in some cases nearly identical to expound , explain implies a making plain or intelligible what is not immediately obvious or entirely known. // explain the rules

Q: When might 'explicate' be a better fit than 'expound'?

The words explicate and expound can be used in similar contexts, but explicate adds the idea of a developed or detailed analysis. // explicate a poem

Q: How are the words 'interpret' and 'explain' related as synonyms of 'expound'?

Interpret adds to explain the need for imagination or sympathy or special knowledge in dealing with something. // interpreting a work of art

expound

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as in to express

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) a rambling interview in which the celebrated author expounds his views on an array of topics

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as in to explain

to make plain or understandable at the start of the trial the judge expounded the legal difference between libel and slander to the jury

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How does the verb expound contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of expound are elucidate, explain, explicate, and interpret. While all these words mean "to make something clear or understandable," expound implies a careful often elaborate explanation.

expounding a scientific theory

When would elucidate be a good substitute for expound?

The words elucidate and expound are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, elucidate stresses the throwing of light upon as by offering details or motives previously unclear or only implicit.

elucidate an obscure passage

Where would explain be a reasonable alternative to expound?

While in some cases nearly identical to expound, explain implies a making plain or intelligible what is not immediately obvious or entirely known.

explain the rules

When might explicate be a better fit than expound?

The words explicate and expound can be used in similar contexts, but explicate adds the idea of a developed or detailed analysis.

explicate a poem

How are the words interpret and explain related as synonyms of expound?

Interpret adds to explain the need for imagination or sympathy or special knowledge in dealing with something.

interpreting a work of art

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Recent Examples on the Web The filmmakers’ decision to let this smart, obsessive group of people expound on their favorite topic at length was the right one — the effect is like spending a rainy afternoon in a comfy chair in front of a fire, eavesdropping on some quality conversations. —

Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 16 July 2024 Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder of Bethune Cookman University is the unsung historical figure that Murray expounds upon in The First Ladies. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 July 2024 Still, Friday’s lawsuit expounded on the value of the NBA to Turner Sports. —

Alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 July 2024 In a caption for the video, Marlon further expounded on the situation. —

Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for expound

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