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perorate Definition

per·orate (per′ə rāt′)

intransitive verb -·rat′ed, -·rat′·ing

  1. to make a speech, esp. a lengthy oration
  2. to sum up or conclude a speech

Etymology: < L peroratus: see peroration

perorate Synonyms

perorate

v.

  1. To harangue

    speak, lecture, expatiate; see address 2.

  2. To summarize

    epitomize, conclude, sum up; see decrease 2, summarize.