speech address

/spiːtʃ ˈædrɛs/

formal spoken presentation

The president delivered a powerful speech address at the conference.

The president gave a formal spoken presentation at the conference.

formal

A formal spoken presentation or lecture delivered to an audience.

The keynote speaker prepared a speech address for the graduation ceremony.

The keynote speaker prepared a formal spoken presentation for the graduation ceremony.

This phrase is commonly used in formal or ceremonial contexts.

Collocations

deliver a speech addressto give a formal spoken presentationprepare a speech addressto write or rehearse a formal spoken presentation

Synonyms

lecture oration presentation address

Related Phrases

give a speechphrase

to deliver a formal spoken presentation

public addressphrase

a speech delivered to a large audience

Pro Tip

Formal Context

Use 'speech address' in formal or ceremonial settings to emphasize the structured and deliberate nature of the spoken communication.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'speech' (formal spoken communication) and 'address' (a formal speech or communication).

Usage Notes

The phrase 'speech address' is often used in formal or ceremonial settings, such as conferences, graduations, or official events. It emphasizes the structured and deliberate nature of the spoken communication.

Word Breakdown

speech

formal spoken communication

root

address

a formal speech or communication

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