speech

/spitʃ/
noun
  1. The ability to talk; the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words.
    • The accident affected his speech, making it difficult for him to form sentences.
    • Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many countries.
    • Babies develop speech gradually during their first few years.
  2. A formal talk given to an audience on a particular occasion or topic.
    • The president delivered a speech about climate change at the United Nations.
    • She prepared a short speech for her best friend's wedding.
    • His graduation speech inspired the entire class to pursue their dreams.
  3. A person's characteristic way of speaking, including their accent, vocabulary, and style.
    • Her speech was slow and deliberate, with a slight Southern drawl.
    • His rapid speech made it hard for the translator to keep up.
    • The actor's speech in the movie sounded very natural and unscripted.
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