verb
orate
Orate (verb) means to speak in a formal way or deliver a speech.
verb
1
To speak in a formal way or deliver a speech.
2
To speak with strong feeling, arguing for or against something.
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Etymology
Partly borrowed from Latin ōrātus, perfect passive participle of ōrō (“to speak; to pray”) and/or partly back-formation from oration, from Latin ōrātiō (“speech, discourse, oration”); either way, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). By surface analysis, Latin or- + -ate.
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What is the meaning of orate?
"orate" (verb) means to speak in a formal way or deliver a speech.
What is another word for orate?
Other words for "orate" include preach, harangue.
What are the different meanings of orate?
"orate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To speak in a formal way or deliver a speech; 2. To speak with strong feeling, arguing for or against something.
