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Make a speech (5)

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I believe the answer is:

orate

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">make a speech</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(oratory is public speaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for orate that I've seen before include "Give a formal address" , "Pontificate" , "Speak pompously and at length" , "Make a flowery speech" , "Speak publicly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Telegraph, the King Feature Syndicate and the Newsday.
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