speech

US /spiːtʃ/

UK /spiːtʃ/

1.

the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

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He lost his speech after the accident.

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Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.

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utterance vocalization articulation expression communication

2.

a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience

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The president delivered a powerful speech.

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Her farewell speech moved everyone to tears.

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address oration lecture talk discourse

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