Associations to the word «Orate»

Wiktionary

ORATE, verb. To speak formally; to give a speech.
ORATE, verb. To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
ORATE, adjective. Competent in oracy; having good speaking skills.

Dictionary definition

ORATE, verb. Talk pompously.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley