expound

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To lay open; to expose to view; to examine
To lay open the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length; to clear of obscurity; to interpret

The role of some religious leaders is to expound a text of Scripture, a law, a word, a meaning, or a riddle.

{v} to interpret, explain, clear up, lay open
If you expound an idea or opinion, you give a clear and detailed explanation of it. Schmidt continued to expound his views on economics and politics. = explain Expound on means the same as expound. Lawrence expounded on the military aspects of guerrilla warfare. to explain or talk about something in detail expound on (espondre, from exponere; EXPOSE)
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"
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
state; "set forth one's reasons"
{f} explain; describe in detail; comment
expounder
A person who expounds, explains
expounder
{n} an interpreter, an explainer
expounded
past of expound
expounder
A person who expounds, explains or interprets
expounder
{i} one who explains, one who interprets
expounder
One who expounds or explains; an interpreter
expounding
present participle of expound
expounding
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
expounds
third-person singular of expound
expound
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