Speak formally Crossword Clue

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Speak formally Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. talk pompously

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FORMALLY (adverb)
1. with official authorization
SPEAK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language

Hint 3: Anagram

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