s'étendre sur

Definitions of s'étendre sur
  1. verb
    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
    synonyms: discourir
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    antonyms:
    abréger, raccourcir
    reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
    types:
    donner un exemple, illustrer
    clarify by giving an example of
    spécifier
    be specific about
    décrire, dépeindre
    give a description of
    type of:
    éclaircir, élucider
    make clear and (more) comprehensible
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