Dictionary Entry
peroration
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.23)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The concluding section of a discourse, either written or oral, in which the orator or writer sums up and commends his topic to his audience, particularly as used in the technical sense of a component of ancient Roman oratorical delivery.
In a Sentence
“The speaker's powerful peroration summarized the key arguments and left a lasting impression.”
Published Usage Examples
“None of this, including Ledeen’s peroration, is what it seems.”
“Still, reasonably enough, he challenged Congress to do better and this and the peroration were the best parts of the speech.”
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Origin
From Latin 'perorare', meaning 'to speak to the end'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “peroration”
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