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pontificating

The correct spelling is pontificating.

How to pronounce pontificating

verb

Say it like: Pon-tif-ica-tin-g

The correct spelling is pontificating. To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
  2. 2.To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
  3. 3.To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

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