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expatiate

1 of 1verb
/ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/
Forms:expatiates,expatiating,expatiated,expatiated
1

to write or speak about a subject and include much detail

  • When asked about his travels, he expatiated enthusiastically, describing every location in vivid detail.
  • The journalist expatiated on the political implications of the recent policy changes in her column.
  • Rather than give a brief overview, he chose to expatiate on the intricacies of the scientific process.
  • The keynote speaker expatiated eloquently on the importance of innovation in education.
  • He expatiated at length on the benefits of a plant-based diet, leaving no question unanswered.
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