orate

verb

ȯ-ˈrāt How to pronounce orate (audio)
ˈȯr-ˌāt
orated; orating
Synonyms of oratenext

intransitive verb

: to speak in an elevated and often pompous manner

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Examples of orate in a Sentence

given the opportunity, many politicians will orate at considerable length on just about any subject the respected anthropologist is expected to orate about her latest research findings before a packed auditorium
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Elegantly orating about universal vastness and human connection, the Chilean/French rapper’s delivery melds poetic prose with grace. — Griselda Flores, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025 Sheridan has an affinity for writing characters who have lots of big things to say about the world around them and their place in it; Yellowstone features hours of John Dutton solemnly orating on the subject of Montana, the ranching way of life, and the threat posed by outside interlopers. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024

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back-formation from oration

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orate was in 1864

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“Orate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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orate

verb
ȯ-ˈrāt How to pronounce orate (audio)
orated; orating
: to speak as if giving an oration
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