pontificate
verbHow many syllables in pontificate?
There are 4 syllables in the word pontificate.Divide pontificate into syllables:
pon · tif · i · cate
How to pronounce pontificate:
Definition of pontificate:
- pontificate (verb):
- to speak in a dogmatic manner
- administer a pontifical office.
- to speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way
Synonyms for pontificate:
administer
bloviate
bluster
declaim
dogmatize
expound
fulminate
harangue
hold forth
huff
lay down the law
mouth (off)
orate
pontify
preach
pronounce
rant
rave
sound off
speak out
spout
Antonyms for pontificate:
be happy
be quiet
compliment
flatter
listen
mutter
praise
sweet-talk
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