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orationa formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 격식을 차린 연설, 특히 의식이나 행사에서 하는 연설

Korean pronunciation: 오**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The politician's oration was so boring that half the audience fell asleep.
  • His wedding oration included embarrassing childhood stories about the bride.
  • The memorial oration honored the fallen soldiers with dignity and respect.

oration

NOUN

//ɔːˈreɪʃən//

a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

oration concept
💡 Concept

A distinguished professor delivers a formal graduation oration to attentive students

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oration rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His oration inspires the nation, honoring our creation!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɔːˈreɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔːˈreɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootor-
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'oratio' meaning 'speech' or 'prayer,' derived from 'orare' meaning 'to speak' or 'to pray.' In ancient Rome, the art of public speaking was highly valued and formal speeches were common in civic life.

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🎵Rhyme

nationstationcreationvacation
nation
station
creation
vacation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The politician's oration was so boring that half the audience fell asleep.

😄 Fun example

His wedding oration included embarrassing childhood stories about the bride.

The memorial oration honored the fallen soldiers with dignity and respect.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

speechaddressdiscourselecture

Antonyms

silencemuteness

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