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Expound

ik-SPOWND/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

To expound is to explain an idea or theory in detail: expound the rule, expound a method. Explain is everyday; a vision deck is not a named spare.

Meaning

To explain an idea or theory in detail.

Examples

  • “Expound the rota rule in the minute; a vision deck is not cover.”
  • “Explain is everyday. Set forth is the close twin. A deck is comms. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then screen the deck if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Set out an explanation in detail. Everyday: explain. A vision deck ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

explain, set forth, elaborate

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