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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During an early walk-through for a few dozen invited guests, Tillmans held forth on his personal cosmos, surveying pictures from the experimental to the deeply intimate.
From Los Angeles Times
In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.
From Los Angeles Times
Munger took center stage at the Daily Journal annual meeting, often answering questions and holding forth for an hour or two.
From Barron's
Instead she holds forth on her cosmopolitan travels and philosophy of life, forming a close bond with a handful of impressionable students.
Talk to anyone on the cast or crew and they will immediately hold forth on her extraordinary gifts.
From Los Angeles Times
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