oration noun ora· tion ə-ˈrā-shən ȯ- : an elaborate discourse (see discourse entry 1 sense 2) delivered in a formal and dignified manner She delivered an oration on the value of art in our …

oration ( ɔːˈreɪʃən) n 1. a formal public declaration or speech 2. any rhetorical, lengthy, or pompous speech 3. (Education) an academic exercise or contest in public speaking [C14: from Latin ōrātiō speech, harangue, from ōrāre to plead, pray]

17 thg 5, 2009 · 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. OTHER WORDS FOR oration 2 discourse, declamation. See synonyms for oration on Thesaurus.com QUIZ

oration noun as in speech a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience the celebrated orations of Daniel Webster in unwavering support of the federal union Synonyms & Similar …

oration noun [ C ] us / ɔˈreɪ·ʃən, oʊˈreɪ- / a formal public speech about a serious subject: a funeral oration (Definition of oration from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © …

oration /ə ˈ reɪʃən/ noun. plural orations. Britannica Dictionary definition of ORATION. [count] formal. : a formal speech. She made/gave/delivered an oration on the value of art in society. funeral orations.

4 thg 2, 2020 · An oration is an oral discourse on a worthy and dignified theme, adapted to the average hearer, and whose aim is to influence the will of that hearer . Plutarch: It is a thing of no great difficulty to raise objections against another man's oration, nay, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome.

oration noun a formal ceremonial speech Etymology: oratio. Cognate with orison. Samuel Johnson's Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Oration noun A speech made according to the laws of rhetorick; a harangue; a declamation. Etymology: oration, Fr. oratio, Lat. There shall I try, In my oration, how the people take

oration noun / əˈreiʃən/ a formal, public speech, especially in fine, beautiful language rede a funeral oration (Translation of oration from the PASSWORD English–Dutch Dictionary © …

oration Share the word on Part of speech: Noun Anelaboratepublicspeech. Usage examples for "oration": And, bowing, Daleplunged intohislong- pondered oration. - "The Devil's Garden", W. B. Maxwell.