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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of take the floor

And as the Bulls took the floor at Milwaukee, everyone wondered whether Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu would be next. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026

That lineup took the floor for only two quarters, during Davis' debut with the Mavs. — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026

Ten different Warriors played in the first half, often taking the floor in short shifts. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2025

Whether Cleveland takes the floor at full strength or shorthanded, the night will mark the beginning of another test of resilience for a team with its sights set on the top of the East. — Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025