Address
Speech
Speech noun - A usually formal discourse delivered to an audience.
Usage example: the guest of honor gave a short speech in appreciation of the award
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Synonyms for Speech
Address is a synonym for speech in talk topic. You can use "Address" instead the word "Speech" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as event, words, presentation, lecture. popular alternative
Nearby Word: speechless
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The last "speech" is actually partly an inner monologue, partly an address to monkeys instead of people, which leads the trope to absurdity.
Source: Rousing Speech -
Funny Background Event: As Whitmore is giving his address about the alien arrivals, you can see Connie mouthing his speech.
Source: Film / Independence Day -
Exact Words: During Iron's speech to the UN, doubles as a wham line; Jonathan Irons I want to address these allegations head on.
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