v. i.
Bids his free soul expatiate in the skies. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
He expatiated on the inconveniences of trade. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To expand; to spread; to extend; to diffuse; to broaden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Afford art an ample field in which to expatiate itself. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Act of expatiating. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Expansive; diffusive. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The expatriated landed interest of France. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. expatriation. ] The act of banishing, or the state of banishment; especially, the forsaking of one's own country with a renunciation of allegiance. [ 1913 Webster ]
Expatriation was a heavy ransom to pay for the rights of their minds and souls. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]