Definition of Expostulate

1. Verb. Reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion.

Generic synonyms: Argue, Reason
Derivative terms: Expostulation

Definition of Expostulate

1. v. i. To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.

2. v. t. To discuss; to examine.

Definition of Expostulate

1. [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Expostulate

exposer
exposers
exposes
exposing
exposit
exposited
expositing
exposition
expositional
expositions
expositive
expositor
expositors
expository
exposits
expostulate (current term)
expostulated
expostulates
expostulating
expostulation
expostulations
expostulatory
exposure
exposure
exposures
exposure dose
exposure keratitis
exposure meter
exposure odds ratio
exposure therapy

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