oration

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ōrātiō, ōrātiōnem, from ōrō (“I orate”) + -ātiō (“action (nominalizer)”). Cognate with and doublet of orison.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ɔɹˈeɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

oration (plural orations)

1. A formal ceremonial speech.
2. A specific form of short, solemn prayer in Roman Catholic rite said by the president of the liturgical celebration for the sake of the people.

Verb

oration (third-person singular simple present orations, present participle orationing, simple past and past participle orationed)

1. To deliver an oration; to speak.

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Anagrams

• Ontario, Troiano