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expounded

[ɪkˈspaʊndəd]
verb
exposto, explicado, desenvolvido
1. past tense of expound; to explain or interpret something in detail
The professor expounded on the theory during the lecture.
O professor expôs a teoria em detalhes durante a aula.
2. to set forth or state in detail
She expounded her ideas about the project.
Ela expôs suas ideias sobre o projeto.
3. to elaborate or enlarge upon a subject
He expounded at length on the historical significance.
Ele desenvolveu longamente sobre o significado histórico.
Synonyms
explainedelaboratedinterpretedclarifieddescribeddetailed
Antonyms
concealedobscuredabbreviatedsummarized

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicou, expôs, desenvolveu
commonly used in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
expôs, explicou
formal and literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

expound on/upon something
expound at length
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