Expound and Restrain

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Expound verb - To make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion).

Usage example: a rambling interview in which the celebrated author expounds his views on an array of topics

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Restrain is an antonym for expound.

Nearby Words: expounding, expounder

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Expound is an antonym for restrain.

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