peroration

/ˌpɛr.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the final part of an oration, especially a speech or sermon, in which the speaker concludes and summarises the main points

“The peroration of the speech brought the audience to its feet in applause.”

2. noun

the act of concluding or summarising a speech or oration

“The peroration of the lecture was where the professor summarized the key points of the course.”

3. verb

to conclude or summarise a speech or oration

“The politician perorated the speech by emphasizing the importance of the issue.”

Synonyms

  • conclusion
  • summarisation

Antonyms

  • beginning
  • introduction