Synonyms of take the floor

take the floor

phrase

as in speak

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

The senator took the floor to talk about international relations.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speak
• lecture
• talk
• hold forth
• discourse
• expatiate
• harangue
• descant
• declaim
• orate
• mouth
• recite
• pontificate
• expound
• dissert
• soliloquize
• sermonize
• spout
• filibuster