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expostulate

UK
/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/
US
/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəˌleɪt/

Translations

expostulateverb
expostulated
Past Simple
expostulated
Past Participle
expostulating
Gerund
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.
Additional translations
expostulerLittéraire et rare.
Synonyms
protest
object
argue
remonstrate
dispute

Definitions

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.
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