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A formal, often ceremonial speech.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɒˈɹeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ɔɹˈeɪʃən/General-American
  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.

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

Where this word comes from

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

verb/ɒˈɹeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ɔɹˈeɪʃən/General-American
  1. To deliver an oration; to speak.

Where this word comes from

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

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