1pon·tif·i·cate 
/pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪt/ verb
pon·tif·i·cates; pon·tif·i·cat·ed; pon·tif·i·cat·ing /pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪt/ verb [no obj] disapproving : to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
▪ We had to listen to her pontificate about/on the best way to raise children.
▪ We had to listen to her pontificate about/on the best way to raise children.
