To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.
A casual conversation, especially one held in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.