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to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
- given the opportunity, many politicians will orate at considerable length on just about any subject
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to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
- the respected anthropologist is expected to orate about her latest research findings before a packed auditorium
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“Orate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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