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Definitions for Oration
[1] a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises.
[2] a public speech characterized by a studied or elevated style, diction, or delivery.
[3] a formal public declaration or speech
[4] any rhetorical, lengthy, or pompous speech
[5] an academic exercise or contest in public speaking
Words related to Oration
spiel, homily, harangue, sermon, address, declamation, discourse, pitch, lecture, soapbox
Words nearby Oration
orant, orarion, orarium, orate, orate fratres, oration, orator, oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory
Origin of Oration
1325–75; Middle English oracion < Latin ōrātiōn- (stem of ōrātiō ) speech, prayer, equivalent to ōrāt(us ) (past participle of ōrāre to plead, derivative of ōr-, stem of ōs mouth) + -iōn- -ion
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Word origin for Oration
C14: from Latin ōrātiō speech, harangue, from ōrāre to plead, pray
Synonyms for Oration
harangue, homily, sermon, spiel, address, declamation, discourse, lecture, pitch, soapbox, chalk talk, pep talk