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   pontificate

   verb

   • 1. express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way: "he was pontificating about art and history"
   • 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass: "he pontificated at three Christmas Masses"

   noun

   • 1. (in the Roman Catholic Church) the office or period of office of a pope or bishop: "Pope Gregory VIII enjoyed only a ten-week pontificate"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin pontificatus, from pontifex (see pontifex). The verb dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pontification noun
   • 2. pontificator noun

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   The meaning of PONTIFICATE is to speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way. How to use pontificate in a sentence. Did you know?

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   PONTIFICATE definition: 1. to speak or write and give your opinion about something as if you knew everything about it and…. Learn more.

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   PONTIFICATE meaning: 1. to speak or write and give your opinion about something as if you knew everything about it and…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPONTIFICATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The pontificate of a pope is the period of time during which he is pope. Pope Formosus died after a pontificate of four and a half years. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .

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   To pontificate is to talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner. To pontificate properly, you need to be a know-it-all with very strong opinions and the urge to share them. Pontificate comes from the French word pontiff, another word for the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb pontificate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of pontificate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define pontificate. pontificate synonyms, pontificate pronunciation, pontificate translation, English dictionary definition of pontificate. n. The office or term of office of a pontiff. intr.v. pon·tif·i·cat·ed , pon·tif·i·cat·ing , pon·tif·i·cates 1. To express opinions or judgments in a...

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    A complete guide to the word "PONTIFICATE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.