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speech

/ˈspiːtʃ/

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noun

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

Examples :

"It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."

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noun

A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

Examples :

"The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech."

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noun

A style of speaking.

Examples :

"Her speech was soft and lilting."

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noun

(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech

Examples :

"The teacher wrote down the students' speech about their weekend adventures. "

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noun

A dialect or language.

Examples :

"My grandfather spoke a different speech from the one used in school. "

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noun

Talk; mention; rumour.

Examples :

"There's a speech going around that our teacher might be retiring soon. "

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verb

To make a speech; to harangue.

Examples :

"The teacher speeched to the class about the importance of studying hard. "

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