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peroration [ˌpɛrəˈreɪʃən] n
(Literature / Rhetoric) Rhetoric the conclusion of a speech or discourse, in which points made previously are summed up or recapitulated, esp with greater emphasis [from Latin perōrātiō, from perōrāre, from per- (thoroughly) + orāre to speak] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
peroration noun (Formal) 1. summing-up, conclusion, recapping (informal), reiteration, recapitulation, closing remarks The minister had begun his final peroration. Translations peroration How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was very long, but the peroration was admirable. At first, indeed, I pretended that I was describing the imaginary experiences of a fictitious person; but my enthusiasm soon forced me to throw off all disguise, and finally, in a fervent peroration, I exhorted all my hearers to divest themselves of prejudice and to become believers in the Third Dimension. He met the well-satisfied peroration of his visitor without comment. |
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