hold forth
Britishverb
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(intr) to speak for a long time or in public
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(tr) to offer (an attraction or enticement)
Example Sentences
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It's now possible for AI to take three seconds of human speech and then hold forth at length with its same patterns and intonations in an exact mimicry.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 22, 2023
Like any national leader, Britain’s prime minister is expected to hold forth frequently in public.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2022
The revealing offhand exchange is a signature moment of spontaneity for this style of documentary, and the Blackwoods are also strong when letting an artist hold forth at length.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2022
This month, the True Loves hold forth outdoors at ZooTunes Aug. 11, and Lamarr is looking to make the cozy environs of Jazz Alley even cozier Aug. 24-25.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
Dr. Darwin would hold forth for hours at a time at the dinner table and in the parlor afterward with his children and any company as captive audiences.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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