Best Alternative Words for ORATE
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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 |