SPEECH Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word speech. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPEECH
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| address | verb, nounv, 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 | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of oratory | ||||||||
| soliloquy | nounn | |||||||
noun • speech you make to yourself • a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections | ||||||||
| announcement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal public statement • a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen | ||||||||
| commentary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material | ||||||||
| conversation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. | ||||||||
| declaration | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • thunderous verbal attack | ||||||||
| discourse | verb, nounv, 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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic • an exchange of views on some topic | ||||||||
| homily | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sermon on a moral or religious topic | ||||||||
| presentation | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal public statement • the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice | ||||||||
| sermon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • a moralistic rebuke | ||||||||
| statement | nounn | |||||||
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, nounv, 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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication | ||||||||
