orator

ɔˈreɪtər

Definitions

1. noun

a person who speaks or writes persuasively or effectively, especially in public

“The politician was a skilled orator, able to sway the audience with his passionate speech.”

2. verb

to speak or give an address, especially in a formal or public setting

“The teacher orated to the class about the importance of teamwork.”

Synonyms

  • elocutionist
  • rhetorician
  • speaker

Antonyms

  • listener
  • mute