expound
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/
ex · pound
ɪk · ˈspaʊnd
English Definition
v. To explain; elaborate
Significado en Español
exponer, explicar detalladamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trình bày, giải thích chi tiết
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Example Sentence
He expounded on his theories for hours.
他花了几个小时阐述他的理论。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex-(out) + pound(weight, unfold) → to explain in detail.
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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The professor loves to ______ his theories at great length to anyone listening.
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A
conceal
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B
hide
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C
ignore
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D
expound
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D — expound.
“expound” means v. To explain; elaborate
Common questions about “expound”
What does “expound” mean?
expound — v. To explain; elaborate. In Chinese: 阐述，详细说明.
How do you pronounce “expound”?
expound is pronounced /ɪkˈspaʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · pound.
How do you use “expound” in a sentence?
He expounded on his theories for hours. (他花了几个小时阐述他的理论。)
What are synonyms for “expound”?
elaborate, explain, clarify — all close in meaning to expound (v. To explain; elaborate).
Is “expound” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. expound appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “expound”?
ex-(out) + pound(weight, unfold) → to explain in detail.
