Expound

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To explain or describe a theory or idea in detail, usually at length in speech or writing.

“The professor took a full hour to expound his theory of language acquisition.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ex·pound

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Synonyms

elaboratelucubrateexpatiateexposit enlarge expand dilate

Antonyms

contract

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Wordle

Starts with EX, ends in -OUND, contains P, the OU vowel pair in the middle is distinctive

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Scrabble

X scores 8 points, P worth 3, the -OUND cluster is familiar and pairs well with premium squares

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Words you can make from Expound

Shorter words formed from the letters in “expound”.

podex pound poxed unode upend deux done dope doup doux dune dupe exon expo node nude open oxen peon pond pone undo upon

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