2006-06-06 17:10:48 · 11 answers · asked by Leena Munot 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
pontificate.
2006-06-06 17:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by raguilera36 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a noun: The pontificate arrived early to make sure the pews were not dusty.
As a verb: The basketball player always pontificated whenever he scored the most points in a game.
2006-06-06 17:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by kriystalh2o 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pope pontificated in an elaborate overly literal way.
2006-06-06 17:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sue Chef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Allow me to pontificate
pon·tif·i·cat·ed, pon·tif·i·cat·ing, pon·tif·i·cates (-kt)
1. To express opinions or judgments in a dogmatic way.
dog·mat·ic Audio pronunciation of "dogmatic" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (dôg-mtk, dg-)
adj.
1. Relating to, characteristic of, or resulting from dogma.
2. Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of unproved or unprovable principles. See Synonyms at dictatorial.
2006-06-06 17:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by Target 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rush limbaugh likes to pontificate on radio a lot.
2006-06-06 17:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With nothing better to do today - like developing a workable strategy in Iraq or reining in government spending - President Bush and the Republicans spent the day pontificating about gay marriage in a (in this Republican's view) vain attempt to get back in the good graces of the voters whom they have alienated.
2006-06-06 18:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by jimbob 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's a verb, so, like... "The philosopher pontificated..."
2006-06-06 17:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the pharmacist lives to pontificate on every question asked.
2006-06-19 13:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by mam-maw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was pontificating all night long baby!
2006-06-06 17:15:36 · answer #9 · answered by melissa13182 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is a matter upon which I would need to pontificate.
2006-06-06 17:13:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could pontificate about its correct usage, but I will spare you.
2006-06-20 16:09:00 · answer #11 · answered by TrickMeNicely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋