orates

verb

present tense third-person singular of orate
1
as in speaks
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
as in lectures
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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  1. speaks
  2. lectures
  3. declaims
  4. talks
Verb
  • Formats range from small to large, so shop for a size and print that speaks to you and your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Apparently Green’s out-of-state badge speaks louder than their decidedly un-cop-like dress.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of speaks
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  • Robert Pozen, who lectures at MIT Sloan School of Management and was formerly president of Fidelity Investments, has an answer to the obvious question about who inspects this.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Khimasia is an independent curator who currently lectures at Rutgers University.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026
Definition of lectures
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  • Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
Definition of declaims
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  • The individual feedback goes to the person first, privately, the way a coach talks to an athlete between plays.
    — Vivek Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Deana Burke talks to Daisy Alioto about an experiment in retail slop.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of talks
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