CEFR C2

belabour

verb

Meaning

To argue or elaborate a point in excessive, unnecessary detail.

Examples

There is no need to belabour the point; we all understand the risks involved.
She tended to belabour her arguments until the audience lost interest.

Synonyms: repeat, overdo, dwell on, labor

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belabour (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: bɪˈleɪbər

Definition

To argue or elaborate a point in excessive, unnecessary detail.

Examples

There is no need to belabour the point; we all understand the risks involved.
She tended to belabour her arguments until the audience lost interest.

How to Use belabour

belabour a point (collocation): To discuss a single point for too long. — "There is no reason to belabour the point further."
belabour someone with (prepositional phrase): To physically strike someone with an object. — "The guard belaboured the prisoner with his baton."

Synonyms of belabour

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