Definitions for expostulate
ɪkˈspɒs tʃəˌleɪtex·pos·tu·late

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expostulateverb

   reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expostulateverb

   To protest or remonstrate.

2. Etymology: First attested circa 16th century, from expostulatus, past participle of expostulo, "demand or claim," from ex- + postulo, "demand".

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To EXPOSTULATEverb

   To canvass with another; to altercate; to debate without open rupture.

   Etymology: expostulo, Latin.

   More bitterly could I expostulate,
   Save that for reverence of some alive
   I give a sparing limit to my tongue. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   The emperor’s ambassador did expostulate with the king, that he had broken his league with the emperor. John Hayward.

   It is madness for friendless and unarmed innocence to expostulate with invincible power. Roger L'Estrange.

   Durst I expostulate with providence, I then might ask. Charles Cotton.

   The bishop will expostulate, and the tenant will have regard to the reasonableness of the demand, rather than engage in a suit. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expostulate

   In argumentation, an objection is a reason arguing against a premise, argument, or conclusion. Definitions of objection vary in whether an objection is always an argument (or counterargument) or may include other moves such as questioning.An objection to an objection is sometimes known as a rebuttal.An objection can be issued against an argument retroactively from the point of reference of that argument. This form of objection – invented by the presocratic philosopher Parmenides – is commonly referred to as a retroactive refutation.

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1. expostulate

   Expostulate refers to expressing strong disapproval, disagreement, or argument against something, especially in an attempt to dissuade or change someone's actions or decisions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Expostulateverb

   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. Expostulateverb

   to discuss; to examine

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expostulate

   eks-post′ū-lāt, v.i. to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct: to remonstrate: (Shak.) to discuss: (Milt.) to claim.—n. Expostulā′tion, act of expostulating, or reasoning earnestly with a person against his conduct: remonstrance.—adjs. Expost′ulative, Expost′ulatory, containing expostulation.—n. Expost′ulator. [L. expostulāre, -ātum—ex, inten., postulāre, to demand.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of expostulate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of expostulate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=expostulate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Expostulate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=expostulate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expostulate
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expostulate
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=expostulate