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Synonyms
o·ra·tion (ô-rā́shən, ō-rā́-)

[Middle English oracion, prayer, from Late Latin ōrātiō, ōrātiōn-, from Latin, discourse, from ōrātus past participle of ōrāre, to speak.]

noun 

  1. A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
  2. A speech delivered in a high-flown or pompous manner.