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Synonyms

hold forth

British  

verb

  1. (intr) to speak for a long time or in public

  2. (tr) to offer (an attraction or enticement)

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hold forth Idioms  

  1. Speak in public, especially at great length. For example, Barbara loved to hold forth on the latest discoveries in astronomy. [Second half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

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Talk to anyone on the cast or crew and they will immediately hold forth on her extraordinary gifts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

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

His unsubstantiated claims have been roundly dismissed, most recently after he called dozens of diplomats to the presidential palace to hold forth on the subject.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2022

They could hold forth on Edward Albee and Adam Rapp.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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