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SPEECH Synonyms

31 synonyms for speech. (exact relations)
22 hypernyms for speech. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SPEECH

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address

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

• the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

• the manner of speaking to another individual

• a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

• written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

• the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

verb

• speak to

• give a speech to

• put an address on (an envelope)

• direct a question at someone

• address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• access or locate by address

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• speak to someone

• adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

lecture

noun

n

noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

monologue

noun

n

noun

• speech you make to yourself

• a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)

• a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor

oration

noun

n

noun

• an instance of oratory

soliloquy

noun

n

noun

• speech you make to yourself

• a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections

announcement

noun

n

noun

• a formal public statement

• a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen

commentary

noun

n

noun

• a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

conversation

noun

n

noun

• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

declaration

noun

n

noun

• a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

• (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction

• a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties

• (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

• a formal public statement

• a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

dialogue

noun

n

noun

• a conversation between two persons

• the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

• a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people

• a discussion intended to produce an agreement

diatribe

noun

n

noun

• thunderous verbal attack

discourse

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• extended verbal expression in speech or writing

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

verb

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• carry on a conversation

• talk at length and formally about a topic

discussion

noun

n

noun

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

• an exchange of views on some topic

homily

noun

n

noun

• a sermon on a moral or religious topic

presentation

noun

n

noun

• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

• a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

• the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it

• the act of presenting a proposal

• a visual representation of something

• formally making a person known to another or to the public

• (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal

proclamation

noun

n

noun

• a formal public statement

• the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice

sermon

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• a moralistic rebuke

statement

noun

n

noun

• a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

• a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

• (music) the presentation of a musical theme

• a nonverbal message

• the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

• a document showing credits and debits

talk

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an exchange of ideas via conversation

• discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

• the act of giving a talk to an audience

• a speech that is open to the public

• idle gossip or rumor

verb

• exchange thoughts; talk with

• express in speech

• use language

• reveal information

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• deliver a lecture or talk

utterance

noun

n

noun

• the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

Best Hypernyms For SPEECH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for speech, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADDRESS

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