expound
verb (used with object)
to set forth or state in detail.
expounded
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past participleof expound.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof expound.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
expoundverb (used with object)to set forth or state in detail.
Example Sentences
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In those meetings, he expounded on his pyramid of success, from team-building lessons to attention to detail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
The question of whether Native Americans were subject to United States governance was further expounded upon in 1886, with the Supreme Court ruling in United States v.
From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2025
He then expounded further with reporters at Camelback Ranch, claiming some owners have appeared to use industry-wide uncertainty over local television broadcast deals as an excuse for a lack of competitive offers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
In interviews, executives expounded, usually with significant enthusiasm, on the benefits and drawbacks of the technology.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
He expounded his ideas about medicine, human nature, politics, and business.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
