expound

Word Origin & History

c.1300, from Old French espondre "expound (on), set forth, explain," from Latin exponere "put forth, explain, expose, exhibit," from ex- "forth" (see ex-) + ponere "to put, place" (see position); with intrusive -d (cf. sound (n.1)). The usual Middle English form was expoune. Related: Expounded; expounding.

Example Sentences forexpound

Well, my dears, it is useless for me to expound to you that which I cannot myself understand.

Professor Turner will expound the significance of the frontier in American history.

"Because—" But it was no moment to expound the personal nature of love.

Will you allow me then to explain how I should have liked to have heard you expound the matter?

I will expound this meaning of mine through the medium of a parable.

I see (replied Euthydemus) you are afraid I cannot expound the works of righteousness!

He was reading for his comfort, Hunter replied; he did not take on himself to expound.

Could he expound Scripture, that he read it thus to himself?

At first he had attempted to expound, as had been his wont in the old house on Ellis.

"May be," declared the painter,—and proceeded to expound his ideas.

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