expostulate

UK
/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/
US
/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəˌleɪt/

Übersetzungen

expostulateverb
expostulated
Präteritum
expostulated
Partizip Perfekt
expostulating
Gerundium
UK
/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/
US
/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəˌleɪt/
protesterS’emploie surtout avec « contre » pour marquer une objection appuyée et raisonnée.
She expostulated with him about the risks of his decision.
Elle a protesté contre les risques de sa décision.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
expostulerLittéraire et rare.

Definitionen

expostulateverb
To express strong objection or disagreement by reasoning earnestly with someone.
She expostulated with him about the risks of his decision.
To reason or argue earnestly with someone against an intended or completed action.
The professor expostulated with the students over their lack of preparation.