oration
[aw-rey-shuh n, oh-rey-]
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
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
Synonyms for oration
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Related Words for oration
spiel, homily, harangue, sermon, address, declamation, discourse, pitch, lecture, soapboxExamples from the Web for oration
Contemporary Examples of 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.
Historical Examples of oration
His oration was lengthy and his eulogy spoken with evident emotion.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
Four years since, he delivered the oration on the occasion of its semi-centennial.
There is no measure or end of my praises, and yet 'tis fit my oration have an end.
The Praise of FollyDesiderius Erasmus
In ten minutes the old Indian was delivering an oration to us, squatted in resignation.
The ForestStewart Edward White
From an oration on "Columbus and the Exposition," delivered in Chicago in 1890.
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Word Origin for oration
C14: from Latin ōrātiō speech, harangue, from ōrāre to plead, pray
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