expound

/ɪkˈspaʊnd/verb
High School
1

To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.

2

To make a statement, especially at length.

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Synonyms

spell out

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

boundfoundhoundmoundpoundroundsoundwoundgroundsurround

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

eareatebaebyeckecoedaedeediedo

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aoiaueausbaobowcaocaucowdaodow

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

pdfphddappdeepipodnypdpadspledspedadopt

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