Expostulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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expostulated

 

[ ษ›kหˆspษ’stjสŠleษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing disagreement

To expostulate means to express strong disapproval or disagreement. It often involves reasoning or remonstration and is usually aimed at persuading someone to change their course of action or thinking. The term derives from the act of presenting arguments against something that one believes is wrong or unjust. In many contexts, expostulating can be seen as an attempt to guide someone toward a better decision or to highlight consequences of their actions.

Synonyms

argue, object, protest, remonstrate

Examples of usage

  • She expostulated with her friend for being late.
  • The lawyer expostulated against the verdict presented.
  • He often expostulated with anyone who disagreed with him.

Translations

Translations of the word "expostulated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น expostulou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคง เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช protestiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memprotes

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะตั€ะตั‡ัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ protestowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ—่ญฐใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a protestรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ expostulรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itiraz etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ์˜ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protestoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protestoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ—่ฎฎไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ protestiral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtmรฆlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ ัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜ แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiraz etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ expostulรณ

Etymology

The word 'expostulate' originates from the Latin word 'expostulare', which means 'to demand or require'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'ex-', which signifies 'out of' or 'from', and 'postulare', meaning 'to claim' or 'to demand'. The transition of this term into English usage can be traced back to the 16th century, when it began to be used in contexts related to expressing complaints or objections. Over the centuries, its meaning evolved to emphasize not just disagreement but also the act of arguing for a different perspective. By the 17th century, 'expostulate' started appearing commonly in philosophical and literary texts as a formal way to articulate discontent or disapproval, particularly in debates or discussions. In contemporary language, it still retains this formal essence and is often employed in legal, academic, or literary domains.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,426 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.