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EXPATIATING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word expatiating. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word expatiating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXPATIATING

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expounding
verbv
noun

• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

elaborating
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
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

expanding
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

explaining
verbv
verb

• make plain and comprehensible

• define

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

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

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

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

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

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

Best Hypernyms For EXPATIATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expatiating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
clarify clarifying detailing developing elucidate expounding interpreting discoursing elaborating enlarging expanding explaining illustrating instructing
Phrases (1)
clear up

Alternatives for EXPOUNDING

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