Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. i.) To reason earnestly with intent to dissuade or correct. 2. (v. t.) To discuss; to examine.

Multi-Version Concordance Expostulate (1 Occurrence) Luke 5:30 This led the Pharisees and Scribes of their party to expostulate with His disciples and ask, "Why are you eating and drinking with these tax-gatherers and notorious sinners?" (WEY)