expostulate Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
WordNet
Ex*pos"tu*late intransitive verb
Etymology
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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. Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong. Jowett (Thuc. ).
Syn. -- To remonstrate; reason. See Remonstrate .
Ex*pos"tu*late transitive verb
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To discuss; to examine. Obs.To expostulate What majesty should be, what duty is. Shak.