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Word: Pontificate
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin pontificatus, from pontifex (see pontifex). The verb dates from the early 19th century
pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt
express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way
Short Definition:express one's opinions in pompous and dogmatic way
Examples:- he was pontificating about art and history
(in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass
Short Definition:officiate as bishop
Examples:- he pontificated at three Christmas Masses
Word: Pontificate
Speech Type: Noun
pɒnˈtɪfɪkət
(in the Roman Catholic Church) the office or period of office of a pope or bishop
Short Definition:(in Roman Catholic Church) office or period of office of pope or bishop
Examples:- Pope Gregory VIII enjoyed only a ten-week pontificate
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