expostulated

Meanings

• Verb

  To express or state one's opinion or feelings strongly and at length, especially in a formal or public setting.

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Synonyms

challenge , demur , except , inveigh , kick , object , protest , remonstrate , squawk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expostulated
exposed , opposed , posed

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Variants

List of all variants of expostulated that leads to same result
expostulate , expostulated , expostulates , expostulating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exponere' meaning 'to expose, explain, or lay open'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expostulate' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The longest recorded monologue in literature is James Joyce's 'Ulysses', which contains over 32,000 words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exposition: The act of explaining or setting forth a subject, especially in a formal or public manner.

2. Monologue: A lengthy speech delivered by a single character, often used to reveal their thoughts and feelings.

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Culture

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In literature, expostulated is often used to describe a character's passionate speech or monologue. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that exposes or reveals a hidden truth.

How to Memorize "expostulated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of laying open or exposing an object or idea. Imagine a person passionately expressing their opinion in a formal setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of expressing one's thoughts and feelings strongly and at length.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'EXPOSED' to remember the definition: Express Opinion, Xpose, Passionately, One's, Strongly, Explain, Deliver.

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