pontificate
Pronunciation:
/pɒnˈtɪfɪkət//pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/noun
Definitions
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
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Meaning of pontificate
pontificate
Pronunciation:
/pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt//pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/verb
Definitions
To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.