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oration

/ɔɹˈeɪʃən/
noun

  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.

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

Synonymsaddress, discourse, eulogy, harangue, homily, lecture
verb

  1. To deliver an oration; to speak.

Synonymshold forth, orate, sermonize, speechify

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