Sekirov Dictionary

pontificate

UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/US /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/

verb 3
/pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/ noun 1
forms 3

verb3

To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
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To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
- During a policy discussion awhile^([sic]) back about New York issues, when Mr. Clinton began to pontificate, she told him that he did not exactly know what he was talking about and to hush up. — 2007
To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.

pontificate

UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/US /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/

noun1

The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

forms

pontificated · pontificating · pontificates

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