Talk as if giving a speech Crossword Clue

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Talk as if giving a speech Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. talk pompously

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GIVING (adjective)
1. given or giving freely
GIVING (noun)
1. the act of giving
2. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
SPEECH (noun)
1. (language) communication by word of mouth
2. the mental faculty or power of vocal communication

Hint 3: Anagram

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