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orating

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present participle of orate

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1 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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2 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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“Orating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orating. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.

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