Plural of pontificate
regular plural
The plural of pontificate is pontificates.
Forms of pontificate
| Singular | pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | pontificates |
| Countable | countable |
Pontificates in a sentence
- He provokes, inspires, pontificates and jargonizes unto "hegemony" and "archaic parental imagos."1982 Jan. 14, John Leonard, "Books of the Times" (book review of The Age of Desire by Joel Kovel), New York Times (retrieved 29 Nov 2012). From the entry jargonize
- Once you’ve snagged a few froggos, Eggett further pontificates on the cooking techniques that should be applied for some tasty homemade frog legs.2020 July 2, Alex Springer, “The Back Burner”, in Salt Lake City Weekly, volume 37, number 6, page 12. From the entry froggo
Meaning of pontificate
- noun The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
- verb To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
- verb To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
Questions about the plural of pontificate
- What is the plural of pontificate?
- The plural of pontificate is pontificates.
- Is pontificate countable?
- Pontificate is a countable noun.
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