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expatiate

[ɪkˈspeɪʃieɪt]

expatiate Definition

  • 1to speak or write about something in great detail or for a long time
  • 2to move freely or at length

Using expatiate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expatiate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He expatiated on the benefits of the new policy.

  • Example

    She expatiated at length on her travels through Europe.

  • Example

    The speaker expatiated on the topic for over an hour.

expatiate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for expatiate

Phrases with expatiate

  • to talk or write about something in great detail or for a long time

    Example

    The author expatiates upon the theme of love throughout the novel.

  • to move freely or at length in a particular direction or within a particular area

    Example

    The children expatiated in the park, running and playing games.

Origins of expatiate

from Latin 'exspatiari', meaning 'to wander out'

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Summary: expatiate in Brief

The verb 'expatiate' [ɪkˈspeɪʃieɪt] means to speak or write about something in great detail or for a long time, or to move freely or at length. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'He expatiated on the benefits of the new policy,' and can also be used informally, as in 'She just kept going on and on.'