speech

Definition

  • noun: a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people
  • noun: the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
  • synonyms: harangue, syn, oration

Examples

  • They fought for 'freedom of speech'. = They fought for the right to/of 'free speech'. [=they fought for the legal right to express their opinions freely]

  • He kept revising his 'speech' [=the words that he had written for his speech] right up until the last minute.

  • She thanked us in her 'acceptance speech'. [=a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize]

Movie quotes

  • (..) ... can tell you the truth about Harvey Dent. He could... But I-I'll let 'im tell you himself. Commissioner Gordon! The truth? I have... written a speech... telling the truth about Harvey Dent. Maybe the time isn't right. Maybe right now... all you need to know is that there are... (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises