EXPATIATE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word expatiate. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| dilate | verbv | |||||
verb • become wider • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||
| enlarge | verbv | |||||
verb • make larger • make large • become larger or bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||
| expound | verbv | |||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • state | ||||||
| elaborate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • marked by complexity and richness of detail • developed or executed with care and in minute detail verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product • make more complex, intricate, or richer • work out in detail | ||||||
| expand | verbv | |||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||
| flesh out | verbv | |||||
verb • make fat or plump • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • become round, plump, or shapely | ||||||
| prolong | verbv | |||||
verb • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • lengthen or extend in duration or space | ||||||
| descant | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody verb • sing in descant • sing by changing register; sing by yodeling • talk at great length about something of one's interest | ||||||
| exposit | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
verb • state • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||
| lucubrate | verbv | |||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||
