The difference between Oration and Speechify

When used as verbs, oration means to deliver an oration, whereas speechify means to give a speech.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Oration and Speechify

  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.

  1. Speechify as a verb (intransitive):

    To give a speech; to hold forth, to pronounce at length.

  2. Speechify as a verb (transitive):

    To make speeches to (someone); to address in a speech.