exposit

Other forms: exposited; expositing

Definitions of exposit

1. verb

   state
   synonyms: expound, set forth

   types:

   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

   type of:

   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

   types:

   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

   type of:

   clarify, clear up, elucidate

   make clear and (more) comprehensible