Speech

Meaning

formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words

the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words

Example Sentences

The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.

The president delivered a speech on national unity.

Synonyms

address, oration, discourse, talk, lecture

Entry 1

address, oration, discourse, talk

Entry 2

talk, address, oration, lecture

Antonyms

silence, muteness, quiet

Entry 1

silence, muteness

Entry 2

silence, quiet

Collocations

keynote speech, public speech, acceptance speech, farewell speech, give a speech, make a speech, political speech

Entry 1

keynote speech, public speech, acceptance speech, farewell speech

Entry 2

give a speech, make a speech, political speech