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EXPOUNDS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word expounds. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word expounds. (close relations)
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clarifies
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating

demonstrates
verbv
verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• march in protest; take part in a demonstration

describes
verbv
verb

• give a description of

• to give an account or representation of in words

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

elaborates
verbv
adjective satellite

• marked by complexity and richness of detail

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

• work out in detail

elucidates
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

explains
verbv
verb

• make plain and comprehensible

• define

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

illustrates
verbv
verb

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

interprets
verbv
verb

• make sense of; assign a meaning to

• give an interpretation or explanation to

• give an interpretation or rendition of

• create an image or likeness of

• restate (words) from one language into another language

• make sense of a language

tells
verbv
noun

• a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

verb

• express in words

• let something be known

• narrate or give a detailed account of

• give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

• discern or comprehend

• inform positively and with certainty and confidence

• give evidence

• mark as different

exposit
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• state

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

spell out
verbv
verb

• make explicit; specify in detail

• spell fully and without abbreviating

• orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

dilate
verbv
verb

• become wider

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

elaborate
verbv
adjective satellite

• marked by complexity and richness of detail

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

• work out in detail

enlarge
verbv
verb

• make larger

• make large

• become larger or bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

expand
verbv
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

expatiate
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

lucubrate
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

flesh out
verbv
verb

• make fat or plump

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• become round, plump, or shapely

set forth
verbv
verb

• state

• depart for someplace

Best Hypernyms For EXPOUNDS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expounds, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
expound clarify dilate elaborate elucidate enlarge expand expatiate exposit lucubrate clarifies elucidates expatiates explains illustrates interprets unfolds
Phrases (2)
clear upflesh out

Alternatives for CLARIFIES

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