hold forth
Third Person
holds forth
Present Participle
holding forth
Past Tense
held forth
Past Participle
held forth
1
to talk at length about a topic, often in a manner that others might find uninteresting or boring
- At the family gathering, Uncle Bob held forth about his extensive stamp collection, leaving everyone looking for an escape.
- The professor held forth on the intricacies of quantum physics, losing most of the class within minutes.
- As the dinner party host, Sarah held forth on her recent travels, sharing endless stories that fascinated her but seemed never-ending to her guests.
- During the lecture, the guest speaker held forth about the history of ancient civilizations, captivating the audience with his expertise.
- Whenever Bill gets started on his conspiracy theories, he can hold forth for hours, oblivious to the eye rolls from his friends.
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