EXPOUND


Meaning of EXPOUND in English

verb

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■ NOUN

theory

The Division of Labor expounds Durkheim's theory about the development of specialized work in society.

The example in terms of which he expounds his Cartesian theory of perception is that of eating manna.

He expounded his theory in two further papers but suffered a severe mental breakdown in May 1859.

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Generals resumed expounding their views on political and economic affairs.

Here in re-printed lectures and essays, he expounds his creed.

She expounded the Scriptures to her nuns, she will expound them now to her disciples.

These ideas were expounded to mass audiences.

Those who apply the rule to particular cases, must of necessity expound and interpret that rule.

Your doctor today will tell you what Pott's Disease is and will probably delight in expounding upon Pott's Fracture.

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