Oration

/ɔɹˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. A formal, often ceremonial speech.

    a funeral oration; an impassioned oration; to make / deliver / pronounce an oration

  2. A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.

  3. A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.

Synonyms: address, discourse, eulogy, harangue, homily, lecture, sermon, lecture

verb

  1. To deliver an oration; to speak.

Synonyms: hold forth, orate, sermonize, speechify

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