The difference between Orate and Preach
When used as verbs, orate means to speak formally, whereas preach means to give a sermon.
Orate is also adjective with the meaning: competent in oracy.
Preach is also noun with the meaning: a religious discourse.
check bellow for the other definitions of Orate and Preach
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Orate as a verb:
To speak formally; to give a speech.
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Orate as a verb:
To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
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Orate as an adjective:
Competent in oracy; having good speaking skills.
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Preach as a verb (intransitive):
To give a sermon.
Examples:
"A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday."
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Preach as a verb (transitive):
To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.
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Preach as a verb (transitive):
To advise or recommend earnestly.
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Preach as a verb (transitive):
To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.
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Preach as a noun (obsolete):
A religious discourse.
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