The difference between Oration and Sermonize
When used as verbs, oration means to deliver an oration, whereas sermonize means to speak in the manner of a sermon.
Oration is also noun with the meaning: a formal, often ceremonial speech.
check bellow for the other definitions of Oration and Sermonize
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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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Sermonize as a verb (intransitive):
To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
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Sermonize as a verb (transitive):
To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
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Sermonize as a verb (transitive):
To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
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Sermonize as a verb (intransitive):
To inculcate rigid rules.