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Rarepontificate
The correct spelling is pontificate.
How to pronounce pontificate
/pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/
nounIPA: /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/
Say it like: Pon-tif-ica-te
The correct spelling is pontificate. The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
verb
- 1.To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
- 2.To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
- 3.To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
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