o
rate
Third Person
orates
Present Participle
orating
Past Tense
orated
Past Participle
orated
1
to speak formally and at length, especially in a public setting
- The presidential candidates orated passionately about their visions during the debates.
- Ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates were known to orate in public forums.
- During the ceremony, the valedictorian had the opportunity to orate about the graduating class's achievements.
- The leader stepped forward to orate about the organization's goals and future plans.