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Orates vs Rates - What's the difference?

orates | rates |

As a verb orates

is (orate).

As a noun rates is

.

orates

English

Verb

(head)
  • (orate)

    • Anagrams

    * * ----

    orate

    English

    Verb

  • To speak formally; to give a speech.
  • To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.

    • Synonyms

    * (to speak formally) speak * (to speak passionately) harangue, preach

    Related terms

    * oral * oration * orator * oratory

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Competent in oracy; having good speaking skills.

    • Anagrams

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    rates

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • (British or Australian ) Taxes, usually on property, levelled by local government.

    • Derived terms

    * ratepayer

    Anagrams

    * ----