expounds; expounded; expounding
formal
: to explain or state (something) : to give details about (something)
The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet.
When asked to expound, he had no comment.
—often + onThe article expounds on the virtues of a healthy diet.
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“Expound.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/expound. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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