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    oration
    /ɒˈreɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion: "Pericles' famous funeral oration"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishORATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Oration is a noun that means a formal public speech about a serious subject. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › orationOration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    An oration is an elaborate discourse delivered in a formal and dignified manner. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of oration from Merriam-Webster, America's largest dictionary.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › orationOration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    An oration is a formal speech given in public. You might give the oration at the big party celebrating your grandparents’ 50th anniversary. If you’re giving an oration, make sure you show up prepared. An oration is a speech that’s planned in advance rather than made up on the spot.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › orationORATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.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. Synonyms: declamation, discourse. oration.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › orationORATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Oration is a formal public speech about a serious subject, such as a funeral oration. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and listen to the pronunciation.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An oration is a formal speech made in public, often on a special occasion. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and usage of oration from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › orationOration - definition of oration by The Free Dictionary

    Oration is a formal public speech, especially for a special occasion. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage of oration from various sources and dictionaries.