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speech
noun(speech)(language) communication by word of mouth
Synonyms: language, oral communication, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication,
Examples:
His speech was garbled.
speech
noun(speech)the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Synonyms: address,
speech
noun(speech)words making up the dialogue of a play
Synonyms: actor's line, words,
Examples:
The actor forgot his speech.
speech
noun(speech)your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
Synonyms: delivery, manner of speaking,
Examples:
Her speech was barren of southernisms.
I detected a slight accent in his speech.
I detected a slight accent in his speech.
speech
noun(speech)something spoken
Examples:
He could hear them uttering merry speeches.
speech
noun(speech)the exchange of spoken words
Examples:
They were perfectly comfortable together without speech.