the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.
"he was born deaf and without the power of speech"
synonyms: speaking, talking, verbal communication, verbal expression, articulation
a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
"he gave a speech about the company"
synonyms: talk, address, lecture, discourse, oration, disquisition, peroration, declamation, deliverance, presentation, valedictory, sermon, homily, harangue, diatribe, tirade, rant, monologue, soliloquy, recitation, effusion, outpouring, salutatory