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pontificate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pontificate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pontificate [ n.]
- The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.
- The term of office of a pontiff.
2 . Pontificate [ v. i.]
- To perform the duty of a pontiff.

Meaning of 'pontificate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pontificate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner
Example in sentence:
  • The new professor always pontificates