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speech

US /spitʃ/

noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The chairman gave a short speech at the opening of the conference.

Word Family

NounNoun
speech gốc speaking speechifier
VerbVerb
speak speechify
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • address(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
  • presentationthe activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
  • lecturea speech that is open to the public

Collocations

  • Easy make a speech
    to create, produce, or cause regarding a speech
  • Medium keynote speech at the conference
    to keynote speech at the conference, meaning to set the keynote of
  • Hard freedom of speech lawsuit
    describing freedom of speech lawsuit (the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints)
  • Very Hard colorful figure of speech
    describing colorful figure of speech (having striking color)

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