belabor
|be-la-bor|
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/bɪˈleɪbər/
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/bɪˈleɪbə/
excessive elaboration or attack
Etymology
Etymology Information
'belabor' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'belabouren,' where 'be-' meant 'thoroughly' and 'labour' meant 'to work.'
Historical Evolution
'belabouren' transformed into the modern English word 'belabor' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to work thoroughly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to argue in detail' and 'to attack.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail.
He tends to belabor the point during meetings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45