hold forth
[verb]
Synonyms: speak, declaim, discourse, go on, lecture, preach, spiel (informal), spout (informal)

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hold forth phrasal verb (see also hold)
to give your opinion on a subject, especially for a long time
hold forth on
The speaker was holding forth on the collapse of modern society.

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hold forth
to talk for a long time on a subject.
She held forth for half an hour on the stupidity of TV reality shows.

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hold forth
offer, propose
The company held forth a proposal to give all of the employees a bonus in the summer.

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hold forth
v.
1. To offer; propose.
As a candidate, Jones held forth the promise of a bright future.
2. To speak in public; preach.
■ Usually used with little respect.
Senator Smith was holding forth on free trade.

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