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speech

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/spiːtʃ/ · speech

The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulating sounds.

Meanings

nounformal

The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulating sounds.

خیالات اور جذبات کا آواز کے ذریعے اظہار کرنا۔

تقریر

taqreer

Formal: تبادلہ خیال

Synonyms

discoursetalkaddressگفتگوخطابمکالمہ

Antonyms

silencemutenessreticenceخاموشیبونیچپ

Common Collocations

  • public speech
  • speech therapy
  • motivational speech

Example Sentences

The politician delivered an inspiring speech to the crowd.

سیاستدان نے ہجوم سے متاثر کن تقریر کی۔

Siyasatdan ne hujum se mutasir kun taqreer ki.

He practiced his speech multiple times before the event.

اس نے ایونٹ سے پہلے اپنی تقریر کئی بار مشق کی۔

Us ne event se pehle apni taqreer kai baar mashq ki.

The graduation speech was full of valuable advice.

گریجوئیشن کی تقریر قیمتی مشوروں سے بھرپور تھی۔

Graduation ki taqreer qeemti mashwaron se bharpoor thi.

Easily Confused With

preach:Preach refers to delivering a sermon or religious message, while speech is a general term for verbal expression.

Word Family

speaker
nounگفتگو کرنے والا
speaking
verbبولنا
speechless
adjectiveبے بولی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'speech' as sharing thoughts and feelings aloud.

Imagine a person standing on stage delivering a passionate speech.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ میں ہوں خاموش، نہ میرے راز ہیں کم تو، تقریر کی اشکال میں ہے بے انتہا گہرائی۔

Na mein hoon khamosh, na mere raaz hain kam to, Taqreer ki ashtkal mein hai be inteha gehraai.

I am neither silent, nor are my secrets few, In the shapes of speech lies infinite depth.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خاموشی میں بھی حکمت ہے۔

Khamoshi mein bhi hikmat hai.

There is wisdom in silence.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "speca" — to speak

First known use: before 12th century

The word has evolved from Old English 'speca' meaning 'talk' or 'discourse'.