Synonyms: speaking, speech production
Definition: the utterance of intelligible speech
Similar words: utterance, vocalization
Definition: the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
Synonyms: oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking
Definition: delivering an address to a public audience
Usage: people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking
Similar words: speech, address
Definition: the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Usage: he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
Synonyms: speaking
Definition: capable of or involving speech or speaking
Usage: human beings--the speaking animals; a speaking part in the play
Similar words: tongued
Definition: having a manner of speaking as specified; often used in combination
Usage: golden-tongued; sharp-tongued