What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pontificate
Example
The professor pontificated for hours on end about his theories. [pontificated: past tense]
Example
She always pontificates about politics, but never listens to anyone else's views. [pontificates: verb]
dogmatize
Example
He tends to dogmatize his religious beliefs and dismiss any opposing views. [dogmatize: verb]
Example
She was accused of dogmatizing her political views and refusing to listen to alternative perspectives. [dogmatizing: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pontificate is more commonly used than dogmatize in everyday language, and is often used to describe a negative communication style.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pontificate and dogmatize?
Both pontificate and dogmatize are associated with a formal or academic tone, but pontificate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while dogmatize is less commonly used and may be perceived as more formal or technical.
