orate
intermediateB1/ɔːˈreɪt/ · o-rate
to give a formal speech, especially in a ceremonial context.
Meanings
to give a formal speech, especially in a ceremonial context.
بہت رسمی انداز میں تقریر کرنا، خاص طور پر کوئی اہم موقع پر۔
خطاب کرنا
khitab karna
Common Collocations
- orate in public
- orate at a ceremony
- orate eloquently
Example Sentences
He was invited to orate at the graduation ceremony.
انہیں گریجویشن کی تقریب میں خطاب کرنے کے لیے مدعو کیا گیا تھا۔
Unhein graduation ki taqreeb mein khitab karne ke liye mad'oo kiya gaya tha.
To orate effectively, one must practice regularly.
موثر طور پر خطاب کرنے کے لئے، ایک کو باقاعدگی سے مشق کرنا چاہیے۔
Mo'asar tor par khitab karne ke liye, aik ko baqaidgi se mashq karna chahiye.
The politician was known to orate passionately about social issues.
سیاستدان سماجی مسائل پر جذباتی خطاب کرنے کے لئے مشہور تھے۔
Siyasatdan samaji masail par jazbati khitab karne ke liye mashhoor the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Orate sounds like 'oral' related to speaking, which can help remember its meaning.
Imagine a grand podium with a speaker giving an important speech.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زبان پہ ہو جس کا سلیقہ، ہے وہی خطیب کے حقدار
Zaban pe ho jis ka saleeqa, hai wahi khateeb ke haqq daar
Whoever has the eloquence on their tongue, they truly deserve to be an orator.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بولا جو نہیں وہ سننے کا حق نہیں
Bola jo nahi woh sunne ka haqq nahi
He who does not speak has no right to be heard.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "orare" — to speak or plead
First known use: 15th century
The word 'orate' comes from the Latin 'orare' which means to speak or plead, reflecting its use in formal and public speaking contexts.