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expostulate Definition and Meaning in English (expostulate definition)

verb
Synonyms:remonstrateprotestobject
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Expostulate definition: To express strong disapproval or disagreement with someone, often in an earnest and reasoned way.

Definitions of Expostulate

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To express strong disapproval or disagreement with someone, often in an earnest and reasoned way.

Example Sentences

casual

“She expostulated with him about his reckless spending habits.”

formal

“The parents expostulated with the school principal over the new policy.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseexpostulated
present participleexpostulating
nounexpostulation
agent nounexpostulator

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Expostulate definition: To express strong disapproval or disagreement with someone, often in an earnest and reasoned way.
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'Expostulate' translates to 'expostulate' in English. Expostulate definition: To express strong disapproval or disagreement with someone, often in an earnest and reasoned way.
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