amplify |
to expand one's ideas or remarks at length. [1/4 definitions] |
cantilever |
a rigid structural member, as of a bridge, fastened at or near one of its ends to a vertical support and projecting horizontally, usu. a great length, from it. [1/4 definitions] |
cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. [1/2 definitions] |
dilate |
to explain or discuss something at length (often fol. by "upon"). [1/3 definitions] |
dwell |
to think about, be concerned with, or remain attentive to (a particular thing) at length or habitually (often fol. by "on" or "upon"). [1/3 definitions] |
expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail (often fol. by "upon"). |
gab |
(informal) to talk idly or at length about something unimportant. [1/2 definitions] |
harangue |
to address at length and with vehemence; deliver a tirade to. [1/4 definitions] |
interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. [1/2 definitions] |
lecture |
to warn or rebuke, usu. at length. [1/4 definitions] |
make up one's mind |
to decide, esp. after considering different possibilities carefully or at length. |
meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). [1/2 definitions] |
mile |
a very great length or distance. [1/2 definitions] |
muse |
to ponder or meditate on something silently or at length. |
palaver |
idle conversation or discussion, esp. at length. [2/4 definitions] |
rap3 |
(slang) to talk, esp. frankly and at length. [1/4 definitions] |
ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. [2/4 definitions] |
spin |
to draw out at length; prolong (usu. fol. by "out"). [1/15 definitions] |
superplasticity |
the quality of stretching to unusually great lengths without breaking, as shown by certain metals at high temperatures. |
talkative |
tending to talk often and at length; fond of talking. [1/2 definitions] |