expatiate
/ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/
Group 29Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To speak or write at length or in detail GRE
Example in Context
The professor expatiated on the subject for the better part of an hour, covering historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions that students had not anticipated.
Synonyms
elaborateexpandgo on
Etymology
To walk out in detail — to elaborate extensively.
- ex- (Latin) — out
- patiare (Latin) — to walk
Memory Aid
🍽️Sounds like “ex-pat eat”
An EX-PAT at a buffet EXPATIATES on every dish while overstuffing his face!
Visual Association
🗣️A person at a podium, gesturing wildly and talking for hours while the audience snoozes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “expatiate” mean on the GRE?
expatiate (verb) means “To speak or write at length or in detail”. The professor expatiated on the subject for the better part of an hour, covering historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions that students had not anticipated.
How to remember “expatiate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “expatiate” sounds like “ex-pat eat”. An EX-PAT at a buffet EXPATIATES on every dish while overstuffing his face!
What are synonyms for “expatiate”?
Common synonyms: elaborate, expand, go on.