deliver a speech — to give a formal talk or speech to an audience
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give a formal talk or speech to an audience
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪvər ə spiːtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My hands were shaking so much when I had to deliver a speech in front of the whole school.
- The groom accidentally delivered his wedding speech in his pajamas because he forgot to change.
- She practiced for weeks before delivering her speech at the international conference.
deliver a speech
VERB[/dɪˈlɪvər ə spiːtʃ/]
to give a formal talk or speech to an audience
💡 Concept
The senator stepped up to deliver a speech that silenced the entire hall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪˈlɪvər ə spiːtʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈlɪvər ə spiːtʃ/
🌳Etymology
Prefixde--
Rootliver (liberare)
Suffix--
🎵Rhyme
teach
reach
beach
🔗Collocations
deliver a speech
deliver a lecture
deliver a message
deliver a baby
deliver a verdict
deliver a blow
deliver on a promise
📝Examples
“My hands were shaking so much when I had to deliver a speech in front of the whole school.”
😄 Fun example
“The groom accidentally delivered his wedding speech in his pajamas because he forgot to change.”
“She practiced for weeks before delivering her speech at the international conference.”
😄 Fun example
“The robot was programmed to deliver a speech, but it kept saying 'error' instead of 'honor'.”
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