Orator

Meaning

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking

a person who gives speeches in public; a skilled public speaker

A person who delivers formal speeches with skill and eloquence

Example Sentences

The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.

The famous orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech.

The orator captivated the audience with his eloquence.

Synonyms

speaker, rhetorician, lecturer, spokesperson, speechmaker, declaimer

Entry 1

speaker, rhetorician, lecturer, spokesperson

Entry 2

speaker, lecturer, rhetorician, speechmaker

Entry 3

speaker, lecturer, rhetorician, declaimer

Antonyms

listener, audience member, silent person, audience, mute person

Entry 1

listener, audience member, silent person

Entry 2

listener, audience, mute person

Entry 3

listener, audience

Collocations

skilled orator, famous orator, powerful orator, great orator, public orator, eloquent orator, political orator

Entry 1

skilled orator, famous orator, powerful orator

Entry 2

skilled orator, great orator, public orator, eloquent orator

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great orator, skilled orator, political orator