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expound

/ɪkˈspaʊnd/
verb
  1. To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length

    Similar: spell out

  2. To make a statement, especially at length.

    "He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency."

Synonymsspell out

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