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Meaning and definition for "expound" word

[verb] state; "set forth one's reasons"
[verb] add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

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\Ex*pound"\ ([e^]ks*pound"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Expounded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Expounding}.] [OE. exponen, expounen, expounden, fr. L. exponere to set out, expose, expound; ex out + ponere to put: cf. OE. expondre, expondre. See {Position}.] 1. To lay open; to expose to view; to examine. [Obs.] He expounded both his pockets. --Hudibras. 2. To lay open the meaning of; to explain; to clear of obscurity; to interpret; as, to expound a text of Scripture, a law, a word, a meaning, or a riddle. Expound this matter more fully to me. --Bunyan.

Synonyms for expound

dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, flesh out, lucubrate

Related terms: account for, allegorize, clarify, clear up, comment, construe, crack, decipher, delineate, demonstrate, demythologize, describe, discourse, elucidate, enlighten, euhemerize, exemplify, explain, explain away, explicate, exposit, express, give reason for, give the meaning, harangue, hold forth, illuminate, illustrate, interpret, lecture, make clear, make plain, moralize, point a moral, popularize, preach, present, rationalize, read a lesson, sermonize, shed light upon, show, show how, show the way, simplify, solve, spell out, state, throw light upon, unfold, unlock, unravel

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Let's analyse "expound" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: DNUOPXE. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -..- .--. --- ..- -. -..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: expound: 5 + 6 + 3 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: expound: 5 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 4 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
X (1)	24	Queen of Wands	Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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