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speech /spiːtʃ/ noun FORMAL TALK
5. a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion
I had to give/make a speech at my brother's wedding.
He gave the after-dinner speech (= a talk given after a formal evening meal at which a large number of people are present) .
Did you hear her acceptance speech at the Oscars ceremony?
See also speak


speak /spiːk/ verb spoke , spoken SAY WORDS
1. [ I or T ] to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone
Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?
"Can I speak to / mainly US with Yulduz please?" "Speaking (= This is Yulduz) "
If he tells Julie what I said, I'll never speak to him again.
formal She spoke of her sadness over her father's death.
She speaks very highly of (= says good things about) the new director.
I can certainly come but I can't speak for my wife (= I can't tell you whether she can or not) .
formal Who is going to speak for (= represent in a court of law) the accused?
He's old enough to speak for him self (= to say what he thinks) .
I went with Ava - speaking of (= on the subject of) Ava, have you seen her new haircut?
We've been invited to Rachel and Jamie's wedding - speaking of which , did you know that they're moving to Ealing?
Speaking as (= With my experience as) a mother of four, …
Sue speaks with an American accent .
Why are you speaking in a whisper (= very quietly) ?
For five whole minutes, neither of them spoke a word (= they both said nothing) .
2. broadly/historically/strictly, etc. speaking
talking from a particular point of view
Historically speaking, the island is of great interest.
Generally speaking, it's quite a good school.

3. speak to sb

to tell someone that they have done something wrong
The manager promised that she would speak to the person responsible.