nounπShareThe faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate."It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."languagecommunicationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person."The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech."communicationlanguagemediapoliticsgovernmentliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of speaking."Her speech was soft and lilting."stylecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech"The textbook chapter on grammar focused on the difference between direct quotations and summaries of speeches, explaining how to properly use quotation marks and indirect reporting verbs. "grammarlanguagelinguisticswritingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dialect or language."While traveling through Italy, I noticed that people in different regions often used different speeches, making it difficult to understand everyone. "languagelinguisticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTalk; mention; rumour."The speeches about the company's financial difficulties have made everyone worried about their jobs. "communicationlanguagepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a speech; to harangue."The politician often speeches at rallies, passionately advocating for his policies. "communicationlanguagepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
