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Synonyms & Similar Words
explaining
interpreting
elucidating
clarifying
expounding
construing
deciphering
unfolding
revealing
illustrating
demonstrating
describing
detailing
outlining
summarizing
analyzing
examining
discussing
debating
arguing
presenting
proposing
suggesting
recommending
advising
counseling
instructing
teaching
lecturing
enlightening
informing
edifying
illuminating
commenting
glossing
annotating
footnoteing
Meaning of Expounding
The primary meaning of the word "expounding" is to explain or interpret something in a detailed and systematic way.
Definitions
- To explain or interpret something in a detailed and systematic way
- * To express or state something clearly and at length
- * To develop or elaborate on an idea or theory
Etymology of Expounding
The word "expounding" comes from the Old French word "espondre", which means "to explain" or "to interpret"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "exponere", which means "to explain" or "to expose"
The word "expounding" has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to explain or interpret something in a detailed and systematic way"
Example Uses
- The professor spent hours expounding on the theories of Einstein
- * The minister began expounding on the meaning of the biblical text
- * The author spent several chapters expounding on the history of the civil war
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
concealing
hiding
disguising
masking
obscuring
confusing
misleading
misinterpreting
misrepresenting
distorting
suppressing
withholding
silencing
censoring
omitting
neglecting
ignoring
dismissing
rejecting
refuting
denying
contradicting
opposing
resisting