Quick Definition
δημηγορέω v. I make a public speech, address a multitude
Strong's Definition
from a compound of 1218 and 58; to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly
KJV Usage: make an oration
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | δῆμος + ἀγοράζω
33.26 · Communication · Language Levels
to address, to make a speech to speak in a somewhat formal setting and probably implying a more formal use of language
1 It is possible that δημηγορέω implies somewhat greater formality than διαλέγομαι[b], but it is impossible to determine this on the basis of NT usage.
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Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
δημηγορέω dēmēgoreō 1x
to address a public assembly, to deliver a public oration, Acts 12:21*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
δημηγορέω, -ῶ
(< δῆμος, ἀγορεύω, to speak in the assembly), [in LXX: Pr 24:66 (30:31), IV Mac 5:15 * ;]
to deliver an oration: Ac 12:21.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
δημηγορέω (dēmēgoreō) — to give a speech. δημηγορ-έω, practise speaking in the assembly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, τὰ δεδημηγορημένα public speeches, [Refs]
II. especially make popular speeches, use clap-trap, ταῦτα δημηγορεῖς [Refs 5th c.BC+]; δ. πρὸς χάριν, πρὸς ἡδονήν, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]