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expatiate

Expatiate (verb) means to write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

verb
1
To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.
2
To range at large, or without restraint.
3
To expand; to spread; to extend; to diffuse; to broaden.
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Etymology

From the participle stem of Latin expatior, from ex- + spatior (“walk about”).

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What is the meaning of expatiate?

"expatiate" (verb) means to write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

What are the different meanings of expatiate?

"expatiate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion; 2. To range at large, or without restraint; 3. To expand; to spread; to extend; to diffuse; to broaden.

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