oration

[ aw-rey-shuhn, oh-rey- ]

/ ɔˈreɪ ʃən, oʊˈreɪ- /

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noun

a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises.

a public speech characterized by a studied or elevated style, diction, or delivery.

Origin of oration

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English oracion, from 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- noun suffix; see -ion

SYNONYMS FOR oration

2 discourse, declamation.

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synonym study for oration

1. See speech.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH oration

oration , peroration

Words nearby oration

ora pro nobis, orarion, orarium, orate, orate fratres, oration, orator, Oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory

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Example sentences from the Web for oration

Being young and oh-so-clever, I thought it would be witty to close my oration with a quote that depended on the f-word.
My Commencement Address|Christopher Buckley|May 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
At last, Mendoza finished his oration with three deputies in the hall, one of them snoring.
Maximina|Armando Palacio Valds
And having finished this oration, Stanley thrust his hands deep into his pockets, and jingled the money that was there.
The Freelands|John Galsworthy
After the repast and Oration, the whole company prepared to return.
History of Llangollen and its Vicinity|W. T. Simpson

"Yes; I am," said Moggs, rising to his legs and preparing himself for an oration on the rights of labour.
Ralph the Heir|Anthony Trollope
This quaint and suggestive custom received new strength from the oration which Rose contributed.
Rose of Dutcher's Coolly|Hamlin Garland

British Dictionary definitions for oration

oration

/ (ɔːˈreɪʃən) /

noun

a formal public declaration or speech

any rhetorical, lengthy, or pompous speech

an academic exercise or contest in public speaking

Word Origin for oration

C14: from Latin ōrātiō speech, harangue, from ōrāre to plead, pray

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单词	oration
释义	oration [ aw-rey-shuhn, oh-rey- ] / ɔˈreɪ ʃən, oʊˈreɪ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR oration ON THESAURUS.COM noun a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises. a public speech characterized by a studied or elevated style, diction, or delivery. Origin of oration First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English oracion, from 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- noun suffix; see -ion SYNONYMS FOR oration 2 discourse, declamation. SEE SYNONYMS FOR oration ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for oration 1. See speech. WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH oration oration , peroration Words nearby oration ora pro nobis, orarion, orarium, orate, orate fratres, oration, orator, Oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for oration Being young and oh-so-clever, I thought it would be witty to close my oration with a quote that depended on the f-word. My Commencement Address\|Christopher Buckley\|May 17, 2009\|DAILY BEAST At last, Mendoza finished his oration with three deputies in the hall, one of them snoring. Maximina\|Armando Palacio Valds And having finished this oration, Stanley thrust his hands deep into his pockets, and jingled the money that was there. The Freelands\|John Galsworthy After the repast and Oration, the whole company prepared to return. History of Llangollen and its Vicinity\|W. T. Simpson "Yes; I am," said Moggs, rising to his legs and preparing himself for an oration on the rights of labour. Ralph the Heir\|Anthony Trollope This quaint and suggestive custom received new strength from the oration which Rose contributed. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly\|Hamlin Garland British Dictionary definitions for oration oration / (ɔːˈreɪʃən) / noun a formal public declaration or speech any rhetorical, lengthy, or pompous speech an academic exercise or contest in public speaking Word Origin for oration C14: from Latin ōrātiō speech, harangue, from ōrāre to plead, pray Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to oration The Best (And Worst) Things To Say While Public SpeakingPublic speaking can be nervewracking enough. Learn which words to use and which to avoid the next time you speak in public. READ MORE Words related to oration spiel, homily, harangue, sermon, address, declamation, discourse, pitch, lecture, soapbox, pep talk, chalk talk
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