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o·rate
(ô-rāt′, ō-rāt′, ôr′āt′)intr.v. o·rat·ed, o·rat·ing, o·rates
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner.
[Latin ōrāre, ōrāt-, to pray, speak publicly.]
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orate
(ɔːˈreɪt)vb (intr)
1. to make or give an oration
2. to speak pompously and lengthily
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o•rate
(ɔˈreɪt, oʊˈreɪt, ˈɔr eɪt, ˈoʊr eɪt)v.i., v.t. -rat•ed, -rat•ing.
to deliver an oration, esp. to speak pompously.
[1590–1600]
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orate
Past participle: orated
Gerund: orating
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| Verb | 1. | orate - talk pompously bloviate - orate verbosely and windily |
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