hold forth

The phrase "hold forth" often implies speaking at length about a subject, typically in a confident or authoritative manner.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To speak at length about a topic, often confidently or authoritatively.

Example

He held forth on his travel experiences for over an hour.

C1Formal

(formal)To give an extended talk or discourse on a particular subject.

Example

The professor held forth on economic theories during the seminar.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold forth":

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