exposit

Other forms: exposited; expositing

Definitions of exposit
  1. verb
    state
    synonyms: expound, set forth
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    depict, describe, draw
    give a description of
    premise
    set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
    represent
    describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
    delineate
    describe in vivid detail
    adumbrate, outline, sketch
    describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
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    dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, expound, flesh out
    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
  2. verb
    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
    synonyms: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, expound, flesh out
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    detail
    provide details for
    expound, set forth
    state
    exemplify, illustrate, instance
    clarify by giving an example of
    particularise, particularize, specialise, specialize, specify
    be specific about
    depict, describe, draw
    give a description of
    premise
    set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
    spell out
    make explicit; specify in detail
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    clarify, clear up, elucidate
    make clear and (more) comprehensible
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