oration Synonyms

oration Meaning

Wordnet

oration (n)

an instance of oratory

Webster

oration (n.)

An elaborate discourse, delivered in public, treating an important subject in a formal and dignified manner; especially, a discourse having reference to some special occasion, as a funeral, an anniversary, a celebration, or the like; -- distinguished from an argument in court, a popular harangue, a sermon, a lecture, etc.; as, Webster's oration at Bunker Hill.

Webster

oration (v. i.)

To deliver an oration.

oration Sentence Examples

  1. The politician delivered an impassioned oration that captivated the audience.
  2. The student's graduation oration was a moving tribute to their time in college.
  3. The keynote speaker's oration set the tone for the entire conference.
  4. The orator's words flowed effortlessly, weaving a tapestry of eloquence.
  5. The president's annual oration outlined his vision for the nation.
  6. The bishop's oration gave hope and comfort to the congregation.
  7. The lawyer's closing oration swayed the jury in favor of their client.
  8. The professor's oration on the history of philosophy illuminated the subject for the students.
  9. The actress' oration in the play transported the audience to a different time and place.
  10. The orator's words resonated with the crowd, inspiring them to action.

FAQs About the word oration

an instance of oratoryAn elaborate discourse, delivered in public, treating an important subject in a formal and dignified manner; especially, a discourse havin

speech, sermon, lecture, address, harangue,declamation, talk, peroration, spiel, keynote speech

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The politician delivered an impassioned oration that captivated the audience.

The student's graduation oration was a moving tribute to their time in college.

The keynote speaker's oration set the tone for the entire conference.

The orator's words flowed effortlessly, weaving a tapestry of eloquence.