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expatiate.

To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt//ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/
  1. To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

  2. To range at large, or without restraint.

    rare
  3. To expand; to spread; to extend; to diffuse; to broaden.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From the participle stem of Latin expatior, from ex- + spatior (“walk about”).

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