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holds forth

holds forth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold forth.

Meaning of hold forth

Verb

hold forth (third-person singular simple present holds forth, present participle holding forth, simple past and past participle held forth)

  1. (transitive) To extend or offer, propose.
  2. (intransitive) To talk at great length.
    • I bestrode the courtroom entranceway, holding forth on my merits to the assembled press.
    Synonyms:
    expatiate, harangue

Questions about holds forth

What is holds forth the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Holds forth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold forth.

Words near holds forth in the dictionary

  1. holds down the fort
  2. holds fast
  3. holds fire
  4. holds firm
  5. holds for ransom
  6. holds forth
  7. holds good
  8. holds hostage
  9. holds in
  10. holds in contempt
  11. holds in derision

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