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Speak pompously, hold forth (5)

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I believe the answer is:

orate

This clue is a double definition.

'speak pompously' is the first definition.
(to orate is to give a speech)

'hold forth' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for orate that I've seen before include "Give a formal address" , "Speak publicly" , "Pontificate" , "Give speech" , "Make a formal speech" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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