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(; 135), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Expostulated(); p. pr. & vb. n.Expostulating.] [L. expostulatus, p. p. of expostulare to demand vehemently; ex out + postulare to ask, require. See Postulate.] To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with. Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong. Jowett (Thucyd.). Syn. -- To remonstrate; reason. See Remonstrate. Expos"tulate v. t.To discuss; to examine. [Obs.] To expostulate What majesty should be, what duty is. Shak. スポンサード リンク
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