orate

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Synonyms: irate, ornate, prate, grate, rate, ovate, crate, orale, otate, borate, urate

Antonyms: irate, ornate, prate, grate, rate, ovate, crate, orale, otate, borate, urate

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Verb

1. To [[speak]] formally; to give a [[speech]]. {{defdate|from 1669}}
2. To speak [[passionately]]; to [[preach]] for or against something. {{defdate|from 1600}}

Adjective

1. Competent in [[oracy]]; having good [[speak]]ing skills.

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