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Synonyms & Similar Words
talk
address
lecture
discourse
oration
sermon
homily
tirade
harangue
diatribe
soliloquy
monologue
dialogue
conversation
discussion
debate
argument
declaration
statement
utterance
expression
articulation
enunciation
pronunciation
eloquence
rhetoric
oratory
public speaking
elocution
diction
delivery
recitation
narration
storytelling
verbalization
vocalization
communication
expressionism
Meaning of Speech
The primary meaning of the word "speech" is the ability to express thoughts and ideas through spoken language.
Definitions
- The faculty or power of speaking: the ability to express thoughts and ideas through spoken language
- * A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience: a lecture, oration, or sermon
- * A particular way of speaking or accent: a dialect or pronunciation
Etymology of Speech
The word "speech" originates from Old English "spæc" or "spreoc", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "spreakiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sper-"
Historically, the word "speech" has been used to refer to the act of speaking, a formal address, or a particular way of speaking, with its meanings evolving over time to encompass various aspects of spoken language
Example Uses
- The politician's speech was well-received by the audience
- * She gave a speech at the wedding to honor the bride and groom
- * His speech was slurred due to the medication he was taking
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
silence
quiet
muteness
dumbness
inarticulateness
incoherence
gibberish
nonsense
mumbo-jumbo
jargon
babble
prattle
chatter
gibber
stammer
stutter
mumble
whisper
mumur
hush
stillness
reserve
taciturnity
reticence