# oration

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɒˈɹeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #47,236

## Definitions
1. A formal, often ceremonial speech.
2. A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.
3. A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ōrātiō, ōrātiōnem, from ōrō (“I orate”) + -ātiō (“action (nominalizer)”). Cognate with and doublet of orison.

## Easily confused with
- **Orion** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/oration-vs-orion)
- **Orton** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/oration-vs-orton)
- **orator** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/oration-vs-orator)
- **ovation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/oration-vs-ovation)
- **option** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/option-vs-oration)
- **operation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/operation-vs-oration)

## Common misspellings (10)
`oartion`, `oraiton`, `orasion`, `oratino`, `orationn`, `oratoin`, `orattion`, `orration`, `ortaion`, `roation`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/oration