oration

Meaning

Noun

1. A formal, often ceremonial speech.
2. (humorous) 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.

Verb

To deliver an oration; to speak.

Synonyms

speech

address

talk

🗣️

harangue

sermon

discourse

word

lecture

enactment

eulogy

motto

oratory

pep talk

prayer

presentation

proclamation

promulgation

ratio

reason

saw

🪚

saying

screed

slogan

spiel

statement

talking

words

eloquent speech

harrangue

byword

cause

consideration

declamation

declaration

dictum

discussion

Translations

orazione

Rede

oración

λόγος

αγόρευση

oratio

discurso

discours

δημηγορία

oraison

redevoering

oração

oratie

rede

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɔɹˈeɪʃən/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ōrātiō, ōrātiōnem, from ōrō (“I orate”) + -ātiō (“action (nominalizer)”). Cognate with and doublet of orison.