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 Ex·pos·tu·late v. i. [imp. & p. p. Expostulated p. pr. & vb. n. Expostulating.]  To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.
    Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong.   --Jowett (Thuc. ).
 Syn: -- To remonstrate; reason. See Remonstrate.