EXPOUNDS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

expounds

verb

present tense third-person singular of expound

as in expresses

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 explains

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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Recent Examples of expounds Jones also further expounds on the vampire’s wretched lineage and mythology through flashbacks. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026 This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Digital and tech journalist Taylor Lorenz expounds upon the influence of the digital space called social media in her book, Extremely Online. — Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 On this week’s episode of Good One, Gethard — whose latest special, A Father and the Sun, debuted this past September — expounds on these ideas by outlining what pursuing a creative career used to look like, where things went wrong, and where artists must go from here. — Chris Gethard, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 His post makes no mention of upcoming future dates in the tour, nor expounds on the nature of the threat. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025 Philip expounds on the spiritual meaning of a passage from the Hebrew Scriptures and tells him about Jesus. — Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2025

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Verb

Many accomplished players carrying such clauses, however, are open to waiving the power if a team expresses a desire to move on.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of expresses

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Sprouse explains that Wade is a British television presenter who hosts shows about aquatic animals with names like Dark Waters, Mighty Rivers, and River Monsters.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
Creatine is a natural compound that your body produces and uses for energy, Basbaum explains.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026

Definition of explains

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One case in particular illustrates what can happen when questions arise about the information that’s provided to board members and other stakeholders concerning new corporate leaders.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Hurtado’s experience illustrates the chaos that, according to relatives of the deceased deportees and a forensic medicine expert, marked the handling of bodies after the earthquakes.

— Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of illustrates

Verb

So bringing them all in just keeps them from being siloed and gives them more to work with.

— Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Garcia quickly clarifies that her living arrangement was a little different.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
As for what, perhaps, soba noodles with edamame and mushrooms have to do with Pablo Picasso, or why Salvador Dali gets an unexpected dessert course of a white chocolate potato souffle, Beshir clarifies the goal of the evening.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of clarifies

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The concern about the latest reorganization also demonstrates how unclear the ultimate scope of the upcoming moves still are – even to people close to and inside the agency.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 July 2026
The series demonstrates that AI video quality hinges on creator skill, not just the technology.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026