Synonyms for
Speech
Definition
Speech is the act of speaking, or a formal address given to an audience.
Synonyms & similar words
voicecommunication
oralcommunication
actorsline
lecture
words
delivery
spokenlanguage
address
mannerofspeaking
spokencommunication
talkingto
language
speechcommunication
address
lecture
oration
talk
discourse
sermon
homily
presentation
declaration
announcement
pronouncement
utterance
statement
vocalization
diction
articulation
enunciation
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- public speech
- private speech
- formal speech
- informal speech
- speech impediment
- speech therapy
- speech pattern
- speech act
Word family
Usage note
Speech refers to the faculty or act of speaking, or a formal address. It can also refer to a particular dialect or way of speaking. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the act of speaking and a formal presentation.
Example sentences
- I have to give a speech in front of the class tomorrow.
- The coach gave a speech to motivate the team before the game.
- The graduation ceremony included speeches from the valedictorian and the principal.
- The president's speech was broadcast live on television.
- I listened to a speech by a famous author at the book festival.
Quotes
"Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so is he." - Publilius Syrus
"Speech is the voice of the heart." - Anna Quindlen