PONTIFIC Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word pontific. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PONTIFIC
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discourse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extended verbal expression in speech or writing • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • carry on a conversation • talk at length and formally about a topic | ||||||||
dogmatize | verbv | |||||||
verb • state as a dogma • speak dogmatically | ||||||||
expatiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
expound | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • state | ||||||||
lecture | nounn | |||||||
noun • a speech that is open to the public • a lengthy rebuke • teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) verb • deliver a lecture or talk • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
moralize | verbv | |||||||
verb • interpret the moral meaning of • speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements • improve the morals of | ||||||||
preach | verbv | |||||||
verb • deliver a sermon • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||||
pronounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • pronounce judgment on | ||||||||
sermonize | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements |