Words / C2

ik-SPAYSH-ee-ayt/ɪkˈspeɪʃieɪt/

To expatiate is to speak or write at length on a subject (formal): expatiate on a theme, expatiate at leisure. To expand (already in the dictionary) is everyday grow or make larger; to elucidate (already in the dictionary) is to make clear by explaining, of sense not of length. Laconic (already in the dictionary) is very brief — the opposite flavour. Copious (already in the dictionary) notes can still miss the n. Length on the brand is not a filled cell.

Meaning

To speak or write at length on a subject (formal).

Examples

• “Do not expatiate on the brand while the n is empty.”
• “To expand is to grow larger (already in B1). To elucidate is to clarify (already in C2). Laconic is very brief (already in C2) — the contrast. Copious is a great deal (already in C2). A short true sentence can still be complete. A swell of clauses that never states the cell is branding. Write the number; then the essay.”

Good to know

Speak or write at length (formal). Everyday: expand (already in this dictionary). Close: elucidate (clarify — already in C2). Contrast: laconic (already in C2). Length ≠ an n.

Near in meaning

enlarge, dilate, expound, elaborate

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