orated

past tense of orate
1
as in discoursed
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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as in spoke
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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  • Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Ed Sheeran has talked openly about thinking of his career in arithmetic terms.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Fast-rising British star Mia McKenna-Bruce has landed herself a role in one of the buzziest and most talked-about upcoming film series.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Philadelphia Phillies fan Drew Feltwell wants people to lay off the woman who harangued him and his son over a home run ball at a game last week.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • On June 4, a caller to Danbury City Hall harangued an aide to the mayor about his grievances.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
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  • Ahead of the Jets' 37-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last week, Glenn preached that a recent practice leading up to the game was one of their best.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Pastors preached about the dangers and sacrifices miners faced deep underground, in an age of few regulations.
    The Conversation, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Orated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orated. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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