Pontificate

Synonyms of pontificate

• expound
• lecture
• preach

Antonyms of pontificate

• obey
• listen
• heed

Collocations of pontificate

pontificate on

Frequency: 80 %

He loved to pontificate on various philosophical topics.

pontificate about

Frequency: 70 %

The professor would often pontificate about the history of art.

pontificate endlessly

Frequency: 60 %

She would pontificate endlessly on the benefits of meditation.

pontificate with authority

Frequency: 50 %

The CEO would pontificate with authority on the company's future plans.

Idiomatic Expressions for pontificate

• Phrase: Pontificate on high
  Meaning: To speak or act in a pompous or self-important manner, as if from a position of superiority or authority.
  Usage: The CEO pontificated on high about the company's future direction, but few employees took his words seriously.