Oratory vs Speechmaking - What's the difference?
oratory | speechmaking | Synonyms |
(uncountable) The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.
(uncountable) Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
(countable) A private chapel.
* Jeremy Taylor
(countable) A large Roman Catholic church.
The delivery of speeches
*{{quote-news, 2009, January 11, Mark Leibovich, Looking for Peace, Love and Manners in Washington, New York Times
, passage=Conciliatory gestures and speechmaking have abounded from both sides in recent weeks. }}
Speechmaking is a synonym of oratory.
As nouns the difference between oratory and speechmaking
is that oratory is the art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner while speechmaking is the delivery of speeches.oratory
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(wikipedia oratory)Etymology 1
From (etyl) .Noun
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* (art of public speaking) public speakingEtymology 2
From (etyl) oratorie, (etyl) oratoire, and their source, (etyl) .Noun
(oratories)- Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory , or place to pray in.
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