Oration
noun
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
The principal gave an oration at the graduation ceremony.
Often appears as...
- deliver an oration
- presidential oration
noun
A lengthy and grandiloquent speech.
Having a talent for dramatic oration, he could keep his audience in rapt attention for hours.
Often appears as...
- political oration
- passionate oration
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
The principal gave an oration at the graduation ceremony.
Often appears as...
- deliver an oration
- presidential oration
noun
A lengthy and grandiloquent speech.
Having a talent for dramatic oration, he could keep his audience in rapt attention for hours.
Often appears as...
- political oration
- passionate oration
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Use 'oration' for speeches at formal events like graduations or inaugurations.
The mayor's oration at the city hall unveiling was moving.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations
'Oration' implies a structured, often one-sided speech, not a dialogue between people.
The valedictorian prepared an oration, not a casual talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Prepared Speech
An oration is typically written out and practiced beforehand, unlike impromptu remarks.
Her oration was carefully crafted for the commemorative event.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Use 'oration' for speeches at formal events like graduations or inaugurations.
The mayor's oration at the city hall unveiling was moving.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations
'Oration' implies a structured, often one-sided speech, not a dialogue between people.
The valedictorian prepared an oration, not a casual talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Prepared Speech
An oration is typically written out and practiced beforehand, unlike impromptu remarks.
Her oration was carefully crafted for the commemorative event.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Use 'oration' for speeches at formal events like graduations or inaugurations.
The mayor's oration at the city hall unveiling was moving.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations
'Oration' implies a structured, often one-sided speech, not a dialogue between people.
The valedictorian prepared an oration, not a casual talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Prepared Speech
An oration is typically written out and practiced beforehand, unlike impromptu remarks.
Her oration was carefully crafted for the commemorative event.
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How to use rhetoric to...
Rhetoric, according to Aristotle, is the art of seeing the available means of persuasion. And today we apply it to any form of communication. Aristotle focused on oration, though, and he described three types of persuasive speech. Forensic, or judicial, rhetoric
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hyoid bone in their throats that serves as a kind of amplifier plus their semi saggy throat pouches further amplify their orations why do they howl like this only the male's how they probably do it to let other howlers know where
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Never, ever give up PIPE...
But the truth is, all those orations that I had practiced, just to get myself through some training swims as motivation -- it wasn't like that. It was a very real moment, with that crowd, with my team.
Video examples
How to use rhetoric to...
Rhetoric, according to Aristotle, is the art of seeing the available means of persuasion. And today we apply it to any form of communication. Aristotle focused on oration, though, and he described three types of persuasive speech. Forensic, or judicial, rhetoric
Video examples
Howler Monkeys PIPE...
hyoid bone in their throats that serves as a kind of amplifier plus their semi saggy throat pouches further amplify their orations why do they howl like this only the male's how they probably do it to let other howlers know where
Video examples
Never, ever give up PIPE...
But the truth is, all those orations that I had practiced, just to get myself through some training swims as motivation -- it wasn't like that. It was a very real moment, with that crowd, with my team.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Donna Brazile
American Politician
Maya Angelou was the voice of three generations. Her poetry spanned our journey, chronicled our hearts and documented our struggles as we moved from the orations of Martin Luther King to the presidency of Barack Obama.
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Maria Konnikova
American Writer
In the world of speeches and orations, especially historical ones, the persistent misquotation is understandable. You hear a speech. You misremember or mishear a line as something more colorful than it was.
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Amanda Gorman
American Poet
The oration of poetry, I consider to be its own art form and tradition.
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Donna Brazile
American Politician
Maya Angelou was the voice of three generations. Her poetry spanned our journey, chronicled our hearts and documented our struggles as we moved from the orations of Martin Luther King to the presidency of Barack Obama.
Quote examples
Maria Konnikova
American Writer
In the world of speeches and orations, especially historical ones, the persistent misquotation is understandable. You hear a speech. You misremember or mishear a line as something more colorful than it was.
Quote examples
Amanda Gorman
American Poet
The oration of poetry, I consider to be its own art form and tradition.
Example 1 of 3
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