Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/
verb to speak or write at length or in detail; to elaborate or expand upon a topic
A1 She expatiated on her love for cats, talking about them for hours.
A2 The tour guide expatiated on the history of the ancient ruins, providing detailed information.
B1 During the presentation, the speaker expatiated on the benefits of using renewable energy sources.
B2 The professor expatiated on the complexities of quantum physics, delving into advanced theories.
C1 The author's book expatiates on the intricacies of human emotions, exploring them in depth.
C2 In his speech, the politician expatiated on the importance of social justice, offering profound insights.
formal During the lecture, the professor would often expatiate on various philosophical theories.
informal She loves to expatiate on her travel experiences whenever she gets the chance.
slang I can't stand it when he starts to expatiate about politics at the dinner table.
figurative The author's writing style allows him to expatiate on complex emotions with ease.
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