The difference between Oration and Sermon
When used as nouns, oration means a formal, often ceremonial speech, whereas sermon means religious discourse.
When used as verbs, oration means to deliver an oration, whereas sermon means to discourse to or of, as in a sermon.
check bellow for the other definitions of Oration and Sermon
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Oration as a noun:
A formal, often ceremonial speech.
Examples:
"a funeral oration; an impassioned oration; to make / deliver / pronounce an oration"
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Oration as a noun (jocular):
A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.
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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.
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Oration as a verb:
To deliver an oration; to speak.
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Sermon as a noun:
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
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Sermon as a noun:
A lengthy speech of reproval.
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Sermon as a verb (poetic, obsolete):
To discourse to or of, as in a sermon.
Examples:
"rfquotek Spenser"
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Sermon as a verb (poetic, obsolete):
To tutor; to lecture.