Synonyms for

Oration

Verb / ɔ:ˈreɪʃʌn / Another word for oration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a formal speech given on a special occasion or event

Synonyms & similar words

speech address sermon homily discourse lecture talk harangue peroration spiel rant diatribe tirade philippic polemic apologia eulogy panegyric laudation commendation

Example sentences

  1. The politician's oration inspired the crowd at the rally.
  2. Every year, the valedictorian gives an oration at graduation.
  3. The teacher assigned a project where the students had to write and deliver an oration.
  4. The president's oration was broadcasted live on television.
  5. The judge's oration reminded the jury of their responsibility to uphold justice.

Quotes

  • "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal.'" - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." - Abraham Lincoln
  • "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy

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