The difference between Orate and Oration

When used as verbs, orate means to speak formally, whereas oration means to deliver an oration.


Orate is also adjective with the meaning: competent in oracy.

Oration is also noun with the meaning: a formal, often ceremonial speech.

check bellow for the other definitions of Orate and Oration

  1. Orate as a verb:

    To speak formally; to give a speech.

  2. Orate as a verb:

    To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.

  1. Orate as an adjective:

    Competent in oracy; having good speaking skills.

  1. Oration as a noun:

    A formal, often ceremonial speech.

    Examples:

    "a funeral oration; an impassioned oration; to make / deliver / pronounce an oration"

  2. Oration as a noun (jocular):

    A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.

  3. Oration as a noun (Catholicism):

    A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.

  1. Oration as a verb:

    To deliver an oration; to speak.