Expound vs. Propound: What's the Difference?
Expound and Propound Definitions
Expound
To explain in detail; elucidate
She expounded her theory on the origin of the conflict.
Propound
To put forward for consideration; set forth.
Expound
To make known or set forth; present
"In the 1956 campaign he cheerfully expounded views that had gravely disturbed him four years earlier" (Helen Sasson).
Propound
(transitive) To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.
Expound
To make a detailed statement
The professor was expounding on a favorite topic.
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Propound
To offer for consideration; to exhibit; to propose; as, to propound a question; to propound an argument.
And darest thou to the Son of God propoundTo worship thee, accursed?
It is strange folly to set ourselves no mark, to propound no end, in the hearing of the gospel.
Expound
(transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length
Propound
To propose or name as a candidate for admission to communion with a church.
Expound
(intransitive) To make a statement, especially at length.
He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency.
Propound
Put forward, as of an idea
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Expound
To lay open; to expose to view; to examine.
He expounded both his pockets.
Expound
To lay open the meaning of; to explain; to clear of obscurity; to interpret; as, to expound a text of Scripture, a law, a word, a meaning, or a riddle.
Expound this matter more fully to me.
Expound
Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing;
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
Expound
State;
Set forth one's reasons
