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1. (v.i.) expatiate
to elaborate:
to expatiate upon a theme.
2. expatiate
to move without restraint.
Etymology: (1530–40; < L expatiātus, ptp. of ex(s)patiārī to move beyond one's normal course =ex-ex -1+spatiārī to walk about)
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| Definition of 'Expatiate' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
"She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
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| Definition of 'Expatiate' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) Expatiate
to range at large, or without restraint
2. (verb) Expatiate
to enlarge in discourse or writing; to be copious in argument or discussion; to descant
3. (verb) Expatiate
to expand; to spread; to extend; to diffuse; to broaden
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