Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with speech in American Collocation
speech
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
short
After the unveiling of the plaque and a short speech by HRH Princess Anne, afternoon tea was served.
long
As promised, this is not going to be a long speech.
full of emotion
Janet gave an impassioned speech which might have swayed some of the committee members.
clear and effective
He delivered a very able and eloquent speech which was loudly cheered.
entertaining
She made an entertaining speech about Vikings.
done for the first time
Ten years ago this month, I made my maiden speech to the House of Commons.
at the beginning/end of something
The ceremony will end with a closing speech and the playing of the national anthem.
most important or main
He was invited to give the keynote speech at America’s biggest media conference.
on a particular occasion or for a particular purpose
Here is a full transcript of her Nobel Prize acceptance speech.
make a speech
He toured Britain giving speeches on parliamentary reform.
end a speech
Before concluding my speech, I want to say a little about exam results.
write a speech
Joe had been writing his speech on his place card through the meal.
read a speech
To read the speech in full, click here.
when a speech contains something
He punctuated his speech with references to his family.