Chapter Exfoliate to Exploitation of E by Soule's Synonymes

Expatiate, v. n.

1. Rove at large, range at will, take a wide survey.

2. Dilate, enlarge, descant, be copious, launch out.

Expatriate, v. a. Banish, exile, ostracize, proscribe, expel (from one’s country).

Expatriate one’s self. Break the ties of country, renounce one’s country, renounce one’s native allegiance, become a citizen of another country.

Expatriation, n. Exile, banishment, proscription, expulsion (from one’s country).

Expect, v. a.

1. Await, wait for.

2. Anticipate, look for, look forward to, count upon, reckon upon, calculate upon, rely upon.

Expectance, n. Expectation, expectancy.

Expectancy, n.

1. Expectation, expectance.

2. (Law.) Abeyance, prospect.

Expectant, a. Waiting, looking for, looking forward to.

Expectation, n.

1. Anticipation, prospect, expectance, expectancy.

2. Reliance, confidence, assurance, presumption.

Expectorate, v. a. Hawk up, cough up, eject from the trachea, spit out or up.

Expedience, Expediency, n.

1. Fitness, propriety, suitableness, advisability, desirableness, (to or for a given end).

2. Advantage, profit, utility.

3. Advantageousness, profitableness, usefulness, utility, judiciousness.