A formal, often ceremonial speech. / (humorous) A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.

To deliver an oration; to speak.

plural of oration

present participle of oration

simple past tense and past participle of oration

To speak formally; to give a speech. / To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.

Competent in oracy; having good speaking skills.

Someone who orates or delivers an oration. / A skilled and eloquent public speaker. / (obsolete) Someone sent to speak for someone else; an envoy, a messenger. / (obsolete) A petitioner, a supplicant.

plural of orator

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of orate