单词 | expostulate |
释义 | Word Frequency expostulate(ɪkˈspɒstjʊˌleɪt) verb (intransitive; usually foll by with) to argue or reason (with), esp in order to dissuade from an action or intention Derived forms expostulation (exˌpostuˈlation) noun expostulator (exˈpostuˌlator) noun expostulatory (exˈpostulatory) or expostulative (exˈpostulative) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin expostulāre to require, from postulāre to demand; see postulate |
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