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Pontify

Definition:

(verb) To speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic manner, especially on a subject about which one has limited knowledge or experiences.

(verb) To act in an authoritative or self-important manner.

Senses:

Sense 1: To speak or express opinions pompously.

Sense 2: To act in an authoritative or self-important manner.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. During the meeting, Jim loved to pontify about politics, even though he hardly followed current events.

2. She pontified about the superiority of her athletic abilities, though she had never participated in any sport.

Sense 2:

1. The self-proclaimed expert pontified about the best investment strategies, but his advice proved to be misleading.

2. John pontified in front of his employees, giving them detailed instructions on how to do their jobs properly.

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