specialize vs expound

specialize and expound both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
specialize	No	No	Yes	No
expound	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, expound is a hypernym of specialize; that is, expound is a word with a broader meaning than specialize:

specialize: be specific about
expound: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Other hypernyms of specialize include dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, flesh out, lucubrate.

specialize (verb)	expound (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
suit to a special purpose	state
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
be specific about
devote oneself to a special area of work