To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.
Command instructing a person to confirm that they are present or that some other objective has been met.
Command instructing a person to speak up or acknowledge something.