Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for expostulate. Search instead for Expostulated.
Definitions

expostulate

[ik-spos-chuh-leyt] / ɪkˈspɒs tʃəˌleɪt /
VERB
reason with
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It occasion'd my being more consider'd by Mr. Palmer, as a young Man of some Ingenuity, tho' he seriously Expostulated with me upon the Principles of my Pamphlet which to him appear'd abominable.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.




Vocabulary lists containing expostulate


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "expostulate" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com