Synonyms for
Speech
Definition
Speech is the act of speaking, or a formal address given to an audience.
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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.
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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