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expounder

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪkˈspaʊndər/

KK: /ɪkˈspaʊndər/

noun
Definition

A person who explains or presents ideas in detail.


Example

The expounder of the theory provided clear examples to help everyone understand.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new guy who’s a real expounder in our class?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard he explains concepts really well during discussions.
Sloth A
I could use some help with my studies; maybe he can expound on the topics we struggle with.
Sloth B
That sounds like a great idea! I’d love to learn more from him.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
explainer
interpreter
clarifier
Antonyms
obscurer
mystifier
confuser
Root Explanation

Expounder → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "ponere" (meaning to place). An expounder is someone who places or lays out ideas or explanations clearly and thoroughly.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'places out' ('ex-' means out and 'ponere' means to place) their ideas for others to understand.

Visually Confused Words
pounder
reponder
expunger
exploder
expender
expander
unexpounded
ponder
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