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speech

(spiːtʃ )

Word forms: speeches

1. uncountable noun B1+

Speech is the ability to speak or the act of speaking.

...the development of speech in children.

...a speech therapist specialising in stammering.

Synonyms: communication, talk, conversation, articulation

2. singular noun [usually poss NOUN] B1+

Your speech is the way in which you speak.

His speech became increasingly thick and nasal.

I'd make fun of her dress and imitate her speech.

Synonyms: diction, pronunciation, articulation, delivery

3. uncountable noun B1+

Speech is spoken language.

He could imitate in speech or writing most of those he admired.

...the way common letter clusters are usually pronounced in speech.

Synonyms: language, tongue, utterance, jargon

4. countable noun B2

A speech is a formal talk which someone gives to an audience.

She is due to make a speech on the economy next week.

He delivered his speech in French.

...a dramatic resignation speech.

Synonyms: talk, address, lecture, discourse

5. countable noun

A speech is a group of lines spoken by a character in a play.

...a great actor delivering a key speech from Hamlet.

6. See also direct speech, figure of speech, indirect speech, maiden speech, part of speech, reported speech

Quotations:

A speech is poetry: cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep! A speech reminds us that words, like children, have the power to make dance the dullest beanbag of a heartPeggy NoonanWhat I Saw at the Revolution

A speech is like a love-affair. Any fool can start it, but to end it requires considerable skillLord Mancroft

Speech is the small-change of silenceGeorge MeredithThe Ordeal of Richard Feverel

Human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude rhythms for bears to dance to, while we long to make music that will melt the starsGustave FlaubertMadame Bovary

Collocations:

campaign speech

In a recent campaign speech, he quipped: 'We do agree on one thing'.

Times, Sunday Times (2007)

Since then she has stepped up her public appearances, delivering addresses that resemble campaign speeches.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

The humble toilet is not a subject we're accustomed to hearing about in campaign speeches and political pledges.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

clear speech

Wood could be critical of dramatic training, insisting that it often ignored clear speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

He said: 'I heard the prime minister make a very solemn pledge in clear speech to the British people offering English devolution on the steps of Downing Street last week.

Times, Sunday Times (2014)

Balance and co-ordination, including the fine muscle co-ordination needed for clear speech articulation and writing, and the control of eye movements necessary for reading, are all developed through physical interaction with the environment (free play) and social engagement.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

conference speech

He was working on his conference speech and so paid little attention to anything else.

The Sun (2008)

She may have given a conference speech before but, if so, no one can remember it.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

It will all go into the big conference speech tomorrow.

Times, Sunday Times (2007)

deliver a speech

He will be delivering a speech on immigration tonight.

The Sun (2010)

She finally got the chance to deliver an acceptance speech yesterday.

The Sun (2012)

There were other tests of character too, which had been in place long before Chamberlain delivered his speech to the nation.

AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004)

fluent speech

This was not a fluent speech.

Times,Sunday Times (2019)

Her fluent speech returned.

The Sun (2014)

She also thanked her trainers and, in a fluent speech, went on to identify the European Championships in Italy next summer as her main goal for the year.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

give a speech

I like giving speeches.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

And she still gives after-dinner speeches.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Although not a willing public speaker, she was determined to give a speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

impassioned speech

Stern made an impassioned speech denying involvement in her death.

The Sun (2007)

Each of the faith leaders then made an impassioned speech before signing the historic pledge.

The Sun (2014)

Her former best pal even made an impassioned speech about how much the friendship meant to her.

The Sun (2014)

inaugural speech

Most inaugural speeches disappear as soon as they are delivered.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Today the President will deliver his inaugural speech before an audience of 800,000.

The Sun (2013)

The inaugural speech was almost entirely devoted to international issues.

Truman (1986)

major speech

But the PM will deliver a major speech on Thursday to insist there are 'no short cuts'.

The Sun (2013)

The Foreign Secretary made no reference to his leadership ambitions in a major speech.

The Sun (2008)

On Friday, the Labour leader will address this potentially fatal flaw, with a major speech on the economy.

Times, Sunday Times (2014)

prepare a speech

I hadn't prepared a speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

He had prepared a speech and proposed on one knee.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

Will you prepare a speech just in case you win?

The Sun (2014)

resignation speech

She failed to explain her reason for quitting during a rambling resignation speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

He then read out the resignation speech that had been hastily rewritten.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

His resignation speech was the work of a speechwriter.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

rousing speech

He got all his players together on the Wembley pitch for a rousing farewell speech.

The Sun (2010)

Since joining the Government, she has appealed for national unity and is known for her rousing speeches.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

He made a splendid figurehead, always ready with a witty comment or a rousing speech.

WHEN SCOTLAND RULED THE WORLD: The Story of the Golden Age of Genius, Creativity and Exploration (2002)

short speech

I learnt my short speech by heart.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

There she made a short speech to officially open the refurbished building.

The Sun (2013)

For Mother's Day, I asked one of the boys to deliver a short speech about how much his mother meant to him.

Christianity Today (2000)

slurred speech

His speech is slurred because the right side of his face is paralysed.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

Your speech will be slurred and you will become very emotional.

The Sun (2008)

Symptoms include slurred speech, muscle pain and mottled skin.

The Sun (2014)

speech writer

They can't be off running the testing programme, or being your speech writer.

Times,Sunday Times

Her talent for words began there, where she interned as a speech writer.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

He has worked as a speech writer and debate/vocal coach for numerous local and state candidates nationwide.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

He served primarily as a speech writer.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The arrival of this 300-page volume has already provoked something of sensation among publishers and disbelief among speech writers and academics.

Times, Sunday Times

speech writing

A similar number of staff now work in related areas such as speech writing, marketing and internal communications.

Times, Sunday Times

He thought speech writing, in the midst of global crises, had influenced his style, though he was not sure how.

Times, Sunday Times

I am involved in a wide range of tasks, from speech writing journalism, marketing and sales.

Times, Sunday Times

In those days, he was already good in poetry-writing, composition, and speech writing.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Political influences include presidents speech writing and editing, policy advising and advocating, electing presidential appointment and campaigning.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

stirring speech

He launched his leadership bid with a stirring speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

He gave a stirring speech in Boston, declaring that 'a bomb cannot beat us'.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

And so no, it wasn't a very stirring speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

televised speech

In a televised speech he called on the courts to sort the matter out.

Times, Sunday Times

The televised speech will take place in the coming weeks.

Times,Sunday Times

When he finally agreed to resign, in a live televised speech to the nation, watched by the generals, he left out part of it and did not resign at all.

Times, Sunday Times

In the weeks of campaigning, he has not once addressed a campaign rally or made a televised speech.

Times, Sunday Times

He was the highest-ranked government official to deliver a televised speech on this issue.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

victory speech

His victory speech was gentle and gracious.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

He paid tribute to her in a very emotional victory speech.

The Sun (2012)

She used the winner's podium to deliver a humorous and memorable victory speech.

Times, Sunday Times (2014)

Translations:

Chinese: 发言

Japanese: 言葉

单词	speech
释义	speech (spiːtʃ ) Word forms: speeches 1. uncountable noun B1+ Speech is the ability to speak or the act of speaking. ...the development of speech in children. ...a speech therapist specialising in stammering. Synonyms: communication, talk, conversation, articulation 2. singular noun [usually poss NOUN] B1+ Your speech is the way in which you speak. His speech became increasingly thick and nasal. I'd make fun of her dress and imitate her speech. Synonyms: diction, pronunciation, articulation, delivery 3. uncountable noun B1+ Speech is spoken language. He could imitate in speech or writing most of those he admired. ...the way common letter clusters are usually pronounced in speech. Synonyms: language, tongue, utterance, jargon 4. countable noun B2 A speech is a formal talk which someone gives to an audience. She is due to make a speech on the economy next week. He delivered his speech in French. ...a dramatic resignation speech. Synonyms: talk, address, lecture, discourse 5. countable noun A speech is a group of lines spoken by a character in a play. ...a great actor delivering a key speech from Hamlet. 6. See also direct speech, figure of speech, indirect speech, maiden speech, part of speech, reported speech Quotations: A speech is poetry: cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep! A speech reminds us that words, like children, have the power to make dance the dullest beanbag of a heartPeggy NoonanWhat I Saw at the Revolution A speech is like a love-affair. Any fool can start it, but to end it requires considerable skillLord Mancroft Speech is the small-change of silenceGeorge MeredithThe Ordeal of Richard Feverel Human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude rhythms for bears to dance to, while we long to make music that will melt the starsGustave FlaubertMadame Bovary Collocations: campaign speech In a recent campaign speech, he quipped: 'We do agree on one thing'. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Since then she has stepped up her public appearances, delivering addresses that resemble campaign speeches. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The humble toilet is not a subject we're accustomed to hearing about in campaign speeches and political pledges. Times, Sunday Times (2012) clear speech Wood could be critical of dramatic training, insisting that it often ignored clear speech. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He said: 'I heard the prime minister make a very solemn pledge in clear speech to the British people offering English devolution on the steps of Downing Street last week. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Balance and co-ordination, including the fine muscle co-ordination needed for clear speech articulation and writing, and the control of eye movements necessary for reading, are all developed through physical interaction with the environment (free play) and social engagement. Times, Sunday Times (2008) conference speech He was working on his conference speech and so paid little attention to anything else. The Sun (2008) She may have given a conference speech before but, if so, no one can remember it. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It will all go into the big conference speech tomorrow. Times, Sunday Times (2007) deliver a speech He will be delivering a speech on immigration tonight. The Sun (2010) She finally got the chance to deliver an acceptance speech yesterday. The Sun (2012) There were other tests of character too, which had been in place long before Chamberlain delivered his speech to the nation. AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004) fluent speech This was not a fluent speech. Times,Sunday Times (2019) Her fluent speech returned. The Sun (2014) She also thanked her trainers and, in a fluent speech, went on to identify the European Championships in Italy next summer as her main goal for the year. Times, Sunday Times (2006) give a speech I like giving speeches. Times, Sunday Times (2011) And she still gives after-dinner speeches. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Although not a willing public speaker, she was determined to give a speech. Times, Sunday Times (2016) impassioned speech Stern made an impassioned speech denying involvement in her death. The Sun (2007) Each of the faith leaders then made an impassioned speech before signing the historic pledge. The Sun (2014) Her former best pal even made an impassioned speech about how much the friendship meant to her. The Sun (2014) inaugural speech Most inaugural speeches disappear as soon as they are delivered. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Today the President will deliver his inaugural speech before an audience of 800,000. The Sun (2013) The inaugural speech was almost entirely devoted to international issues. Truman (1986) major speech But the PM will deliver a major speech on Thursday to insist there are 'no short cuts'. The Sun (2013) The Foreign Secretary made no reference to his leadership ambitions in a major speech. The Sun (2008) On Friday, the Labour leader will address this potentially fatal flaw, with a major speech on the economy. Times, Sunday Times (2014) prepare a speech I hadn't prepared a speech. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He had prepared a speech and proposed on one knee. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Will you prepare a speech just in case you win? The Sun (2014) resignation speech She failed to explain her reason for quitting during a rambling resignation speech. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He then read out the resignation speech that had been hastily rewritten. Times, Sunday Times (2016) His resignation speech was the work of a speechwriter. Times, Sunday Times (2009) rousing speech He got all his players together on the Wembley pitch for a rousing farewell speech. The Sun (2010) Since joining the Government, she has appealed for national unity and is known for her rousing speeches. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He made a splendid figurehead, always ready with a witty comment or a rousing speech. WHEN SCOTLAND RULED THE WORLD: The Story of the Golden Age of Genius, Creativity and Exploration (2002) short speech I learnt my short speech by heart. Times, Sunday Times (2015) There she made a short speech to officially open the refurbished building. The Sun (2013) For Mother's Day, I asked one of the boys to deliver a short speech about how much his mother meant to him. Christianity Today (2000) slurred speech His speech is slurred because the right side of his face is paralysed. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Your speech will be slurred and you will become very emotional. The Sun (2008) Symptoms include slurred speech, muscle pain and mottled skin. The Sun (2014) speech writer They can't be off running the testing programme, or being your speech writer. Times,Sunday Times Her talent for words began there, where she interned as a speech writer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has worked as a speech writer and debate/vocal coach for numerous local and state candidates nationwide. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He served primarily as a speech writer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The arrival of this 300-page volume has already provoked something of sensation among publishers and disbelief among speech writers and academics. Times, Sunday Times speech writing A similar number of staff now work in related areas such as speech writing, marketing and internal communications. Times, Sunday Times He thought speech writing, in the midst of global crises, had influenced his style, though he was not sure how. Times, Sunday Times I am involved in a wide range of tasks, from speech writing journalism, marketing and sales. Times, Sunday Times In those days, he was already good in poetry-writing, composition, and speech writing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Political influences include presidents speech writing and editing, policy advising and advocating, electing presidential appointment and campaigning. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 stirring speech He launched his leadership bid with a stirring speech. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He gave a stirring speech in Boston, declaring that 'a bomb cannot beat us'. Times, Sunday Times (2013) And so no, it wasn't a very stirring speech. Times, Sunday Times (2011) televised speech In a televised speech he called on the courts to sort the matter out. Times, Sunday Times The televised speech will take place in the coming weeks. Times,Sunday Times When he finally agreed to resign, in a live televised speech to the nation, watched by the generals, he left out part of it and did not resign at all. Times, Sunday Times In the weeks of campaigning, he has not once addressed a campaign rally or made a televised speech. Times, Sunday Times He was the highest-ranked government official to deliver a televised speech on this issue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 victory speech His victory speech was gentle and gracious. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He paid tribute to her in a very emotional victory speech. The Sun (2012) She used the winner's podium to deliver a humorous and memorable victory speech. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Translations: Chinese: 发言 Japanese: 言葉
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