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n. A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.

n. A speech delivered in a high-flown or pompous manner.

n. a formal ceremonial speech

v. To deliver an oration; to speak.

n. An elaborate discourse, delivered in public, treating an important subject in a formal and dignified manner; especially, a discourse having reference to some special occasion, as a funeral, an anniversary, a celebration, or the like; -- distinguished from an argument in court, a popular harangue, a sermon, a lecture, etc..

verb-intransitive. To deliver an oration.

n. A formal speech or discourse; an eloquent or weighty address.

n. A prayer; supplication; petition.

n. Noise; uproar.

To make an address; deliver a speech.

n. an instance of oratory

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