orate
US
/ˈɔːˌreɪt/
UK
/ɔːˈreɪt/
Meaning
To speak formally to an audience, often at length or in a grand, elaborate style.
औपचारिक रूप से श्रोताओं के सामने भाषण देना, अक्सर लंबे समय तक या बहुत भव्य अंदाज़ में।
Examples
“The candidate orated for nearly an hour, repeating familiar promises to the crowd.”
“Rather than answer questions, he continued to orate about his achievements.”
“Her oratorical style impressed the audience but left little time for discussion.”
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Not natural: The mayor orated a speech at the meeting.
Better: The mayor delivered a speech at the meeting.
Orate is generally used without a direct object; say someone orates, or use deliver a speech.
Orate के बाद आम तौर पर सीधा object नहीं आता; कहें कि कोई orates, या deliver a speech का प्रयोग करें।
Not natural: I orated with my friend about the movie for five minutes.
Better: I chatted with my friend about the movie for five minutes.
Orate suggests formal, extended speaking, so it sounds odd for a brief, casual conversation.
Orate का मतलब औपचारिक और अक्सर लंबा भाषण देना है; छोटी, अनौपचारिक बातचीत के लिए यह अटपटा लगता है।
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Orate is more formal than speak and can suggest that someone is speaking at excessive length or with pomp.
Orate, speak से ज़्यादा औपचारिक है और अक्सर संकेत देता है कि कोई बहुत लंबा या दिखावटी भाषण दे रहा है।