Holds Forth is an expression that means to speak or express one's opinion in a confident and authoritative manner. The crossword solutions for this term are OPINES (6 letters), ORATES (6 letters), and ELOCUTES (8 letters). OPINES is a verb meaning to express an opinion, while ORATES is a verb meaning to deliver a speech in a formal or impressive manner. ELOCUTES is also a verb, meaning to speak or pronounce words in a clear and articulate way. All three of these words can be used to describe the act of Holds Forth.