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ORATE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word orate. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word orate. (close relations)
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harangue
verbv
noun

• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

verb

• deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

speak
verbv
verb

• express in speech

• exchange thoughts; talk with

• use language

• give a speech to

• make a characteristic or natural sound

address
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

• the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

• the manner of speaking to another individual

• a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

• written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

• the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

verb

• speak to

• give a speech to

• put an address on (an envelope)

• direct a question at someone

• address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• access or locate by address

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• speak to someone

• adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

debate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

declaim
verbv
verb

• recite in elocution

• speak against in an impassioned manner

deliver
verbv
verb

• deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

• bring to a destination, make a delivery

• to surrender someone or something to another

• free from harm or evil

• hand over to the authorities of another country

• pass down

• utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)

• save from sins

• carry out or perform

• relinquish possession or control over

• throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

• cause to be born

discourse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• extended verbal expression in speech or writing

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

verb

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• carry on a conversation

• talk at length and formally about a topic

expatiate
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

expound
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• state

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

opine
verbv
verb

• express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation

• expect, believe, or suppose

pontificate
verbv
noun

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

verb

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

present
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

• being or existing in a specified place

noun

• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

• something presented as a gift

• a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• bring forward and present to the mind

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• hand over formally

• offer for others to consider

• give, especially as an honor or reward

• give as a present; make a gift of

• deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

• cause to come to know personally

• represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

proclaim
verbv
verb

• declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

• state or announce

• affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of

• praise, glorify, or honor

sermonize
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

state
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

• the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

• the way something is with respect to its main attributes

• the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state

• a politically organized body of people under a single government

• (chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container)

• a state of depression or agitation

• the territory occupied by a nation

verb

• express in words

• put before

• indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

talk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an exchange of ideas via conversation

• discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

• the act of giving a talk to an audience

• a speech that is open to the public

• idle gossip or rumor

verb

• exchange thoughts; talk with

• express in speech

• use language

• reveal information

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• deliver a lecture or talk

hold forth
verbv
verb

• talk at length and formally about a topic

preach
verbv
verb

• deliver a sermon

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

Best Hypernyms For ORATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for orate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for HARANGUE

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