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Hold forth; speak (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

orate

I believe this is a double definition.

'hold forth' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'speak' is the second definition.
(orating is a kind of speaking)

(Other definitions for orate that I've seen before include "Erato (anag.)" , "Talk pompously" , "Make a lengthy speech" , "Pontificate" , "Spout" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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