Definition of Pontificate
Pontificate
pon·tif·i·cate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to express one's opinions or speak in a way that is pompous, arrogant, and annoying;
e.g. He began to pontificate about the benefits of the work he had been doing.
(verb)
to act in the position or role of a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church, especially to conduct Mass;
e.g. He was appointed to pontificate the church service that morning.
(noun)
the office of a bishop or pope, the state of occupying this office, or the term of the office in the Roman Catholic Church;
e.g. His pontificate is about to come to an end.
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