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Speech

/ˈspiːtʃ/

The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.

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📖 Definitions of "Speech"

noun

1
The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.
"It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."
2
A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
"The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech."
3
A style of speaking.
"Her speech was soft and lilting."
4
(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech

verb

1
To make a speech; to harangue.

🔄 Synonyms of "Speech"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
addressnoun	Direction.
lecturenoun	A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
languagenoun	(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
deliverynoun	The act of conveying something.
wordsnoun	Lyrics.
spoken language	A spoken language is a language produced by articulate sounds or (depending on one's definition) manual gestures, as opposed to a written language.
talking tonoun	Alternative form of talking-to. [(colloquial) A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke.]
manner of speakingnoun	your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
oral communicationnoun	(language) communication by word of mouth

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Speech"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
languagenoun	(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
lecturenoun	A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
addressnoun	Direction.
talking tonoun	Alternative form of talking-to. [(colloquial) A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke.]
deliverynoun	The act of conveying something.
wordsnoun	Lyrics.
manner of speakingnoun	your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
oral communicationnoun	(language) communication by word of mouth
spoken language	A spoken language is a language produced by articulate sounds or (depending on one's definition) manual gestures, as opposed to a written language.
wordingnoun	A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.
linguistic	Of or relating to language.
enunciationnoun	The mode of utterance or pronunciation, especially with regards to the fullness and distinctness of articulation.
rhetoricnoun	The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
speechifyingnoun	The act of speaking, especially at excessive length.
spokenverb	Relating to speech.
saynoun	(countable, uncountable(?)) A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
phrasenoun	A short written or spoken expression.
speakingnoun	The act of communicating vocally.
wordnoun	(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
speakernoun	One who speaks.