perorate
/ˈpɛrəˌreɪt/
verb
- To speak at length, often in a pompous or grand manner.
- My uncle loves to perorate about the good old days at family dinners.
- The professor perorated on the importance of classical education.
- The politician perorated for an hour without saying anything new.
- To deliver the concluding part of a speech, especially with a dramatic or forceful summary.
- He perorated his lecture with a powerful quote from Shakespeare.
- The speaker perorated with a call to action that moved the audience.
- After presenting the evidence, the lawyer perorated to the jury.