How Do You Spell EXPOSTULATES?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɒstjʊlˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

Expostulates, a verb meaning to strongly protest or argue, is spelled [ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪts]. The first syllable "ex-" is pronounced with an "ɪk" sound, followed by "po-" with a short "o" sound, then "stu-" with an "ʊ" sound, and finally "-lates" with a long "a" sound. The word contains three syllables and a total of twelve letters. Remembering the correct spelling requires familiarity with its phonetic structure and attention to detail.

EXPOSTULATES Meaning and Definition

1. Expostulates is a verb that refers to the act of expressing strong disapproval or disagreement in a forceful and earnest manner. When someone expostulates, they are voicing their objections or complaints about something, typically by entering into a heated debate or argument.

   The term expostulates often conveys a sense of urgency and passion. It implies a persuasive yet forceful manner of speaking, emphasizing one's views or concerns and attempting to convince others of their validity. People may expostulate when they find themselves strongly opposed to an idea, action, or decision, and feel compelled to articulate their objections vehemently.

   Expostulating can take place in various contexts, such as personal relationships, academic debates, political discussions, or professional settings. It involves speaking with conviction and intensity to make a point or challenge a particular belief or behavior. Those who expostulate often do so with the intention of bringing about change or rectifying what they perceive as a wrongdoing or injustice.

   The act of expostulation may involve logical reasoning, emotional appeals, or a combination of both. It is a form of protest or dissent that strives to present a firm and reasoned argument, expressing indignation and seeking to persuade others to reassess their position or course of action.

Common Misspellings for EXPOSTULATES

• expostulatry
• expostultes
• expostullates
• expostolsates
• expastulates

Etymology of EXPOSTULATES

The word "expostulates" comes from the late Latin verb "expostulare", which is derived from the Latin prefix "ex" meaning "out" and the verb "postulare" meaning "to demand, claim, or require". Thus, "expostulates" can be understood as a verb form of "expostulate", originally meaning to express strong disapproval or disagreement, often by presenting arguments or reasons to object or argue against something.

Similar spelling words for EXPOSTULATES

• expostulate,
• ex post facto,
• expostulation,
• ex-spouse.

Conjugate verb Expostulates

CONDITIONAL

I would expostulate

we would expostulate

you would expostulate

he/she/it would expostulate

they would expostulate

FUTURE

I will expostulate

we will expostulate

you will expostulate

he/she/it will expostulate

they will expostulate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have expostulated

we will have expostulated

you will have expostulated

he/she/it will have expostulated

they will have expostulated

PAST

I expostulated

we expostulated

you expostulated

he/she/it expostulated

they expostulated

PAST PERFECT

I had expostulated

we had expostulated

you had expostulated

he/she/it had expostulated

they had expostulated

PRESENT

I expostulate

we expostulate

you expostulate

he/she/it expostulates

they expostulate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have expostulated

we have expostulated

you have expostulated

he/she/it has expostulated

they have expostulated

I am expostulating

we are expostulating

you are expostulating

he/she/it is expostulating

they are expostulating

I was expostulating

we were expostulating

you were expostulating

he/she/it was expostulating

they were expostulating

I will be expostulating

we will be expostulating

you will be expostulating

he/she/it will be expostulating

they will be expostulating

I have been expostulating

we have been expostulating

you have been expostulating

he/she/it has been expostulating

they have been expostulating

I had been expostulating

we had been expostulating

you had been expostulating

he/she/it had been expostulating

they had been expostulating

I will have been expostulating

we will have been expostulating

you will have been expostulating

he/she/it will have been expostulating

they will have been expostulating

I would have expostulated

we would have expostulated

you would have expostulated

he/she/it would have expostulated

they would have expostulated

I would be expostulating

we would be expostulating

you would be expostulating

he/she/it would be expostulating

they would be expostulating

I would have been expostulating

we would have been expostulating

you would have been expostulating

he/she/it would have been expostulating

they would have been expostulating