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    speech
    /spiːtʃ/

    noun

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  2. Learn the meaning of speech as the ability to talk, the language used when talking, or a formal talk given on a special occasion. See how to use speech in different contexts and collocations with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. Learn the meaning of speech as a noun, with synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases. Speech is the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words, or a public talk, or a form of communication used by a group.

    • [countable] a formal talk that a person gives to an audience. Several people made speeches at the wedding. She gave a rousing speech to the crowd. speech on something to deliver a speech on human rights.
    • [uncountable] the language used when speaking; the fact of speaking rather than writing. in speech This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing.
    • [uncountable] the ability to speak. I seemed to have lost the power of speech. a speech impediment. The child was referred to a speech therapist. Extra Examples.
    • [uncountable] the way in which a particular person speaks. Her speech was slurred—she was clearly drunk. Clear speech with crisp consonant sounds is very important.
  4. Speech definition: the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture. See examples of SPEECH used in a sentence.

  5. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word speech, from the ability to speak to a formal talk. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of speech in different contexts.

  6. Learn the meaning of speech as someone's ability to talk or an example of talking, and as a formal talk that someone gives. See also related words, translations and examples of speech in different contexts.

  7. noun. words making up the dialogue of a play. “the actor forgot his speech ”. synonyms: actor's line, words. see more. noun. your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally. “her speech was barren of southernisms”. “I detected a slight accent in his speech ”.