Meaning of the word "hold forth" in English

What does "hold forth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hold forth

US /hoʊld fɔːrθ/
UK /hoʊld fɔːrθ/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to speak at length about a subject, often in a rather boring or pompous way

Example:
He loves to hold forth on politics whenever he gets the chance.
The professor would often hold forth on his latest research findings.
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