Best Alternative Words for ORATION
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| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| sermon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • a moralistic rebuke | ||||||||
| presentation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) • a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view • the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it • the act of presenting a proposal • a visual representation of something • formally making a person known to another or to the public • (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal | ||||||||
| speech | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • (language) communication by word of mouth • something spoken • the exchange of spoken words • your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally • a lengthy rebuke • words making up the dialogue of a play • the mental faculty or power of vocal communication | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| eulogy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently • a formal expression of praise | ||||||||
| harangue | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion verb • deliver a harangue to; address forcefully | ||||||||
| homily | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sermon on a moral or religious topic | ||||||||
| orate | verbv | |||||||
verb • talk pompously | ||||||||
| sermonize | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements | ||||||||
| speechify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make speeches; hold forth, or harangue with a certain degree of formality | ||||||||
| spiel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) verb • replay (as a melody) • speak at great length (about something) | ||||||||
| hold forth | verbv | |||||||
verb • talk at length and formally about a topic | ||||||||
