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SPEECHES

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Speeches.

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Speeches - as a noun

The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

Example: "He listened to an address on minor roman poets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
address9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something spoken

Example: "He could hear them uttering merry speeches"

The exchange of spoken words

Example: "They were perfectly comfortable together without speech"

Your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally

Example: "His manner of speaking was quite abrupt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delivery15manner of speaking
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expressive stylestyle8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A lengthy rebuke

Example: "A good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lecture9talking to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebuke12reprehension17reprimand14reproof12reproval13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Words making up the dialogue of a play

Example: "The actor forgot his speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actor's linewords9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The mental faculty or power of vocal communication

Example: "Language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
language10

Speeches - as a verb

To make a speech; to harangue.

Example Sentences

"The politician gave multiple speeches during his campaign."
"I need to write two speeches for my public speaking class."
"The graduation ceremony included speeches from several students."
"She practiced her speeches in front of a mirror."
"The best speeches are those that inspire and motivate."
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Word Game Points

Is SPEECHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speeches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPEECHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SPEECHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speeches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPEECHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SPEECHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speeches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPEECHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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