To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.
The audience at a public event.
The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.