to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory.

What does it mean when something is profound?

1a : having intellectual depth and insight. b : difficult to fathom or understand. 2a : extending far below the surface. b : coming from, reaching to, or situated at a depth : deep-seated a profound sigh. 3a : characterized by intensity of feeling or quality.

What does it mean to expound on something?

1a : to set forth : state. b : to defend with argument. 2 : to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail expound a law.