To give a speech
Example: He gave a speech at the ceremony.
Definition
"To give a speech" means to deliver a formal or structured talk to an audience, usually to inform, persuade, or entertain. It involves speaking publicly on a specific topic, often prepared in advance, as in 'He gave a speech at the ceremony.'
Translations
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dar un discurso -
een toespraak houden -
parlar en públic -
prononcer un discours -
eine Rede halten
Etymology
The phrase "to give a speech" combines the verb 'give,' originating from Old English 'giefan,' meaning to present or offer, with 'speech,' derived from Old English 'spǣc,' meaning spoken words or discourse. Together, they describe the act of presenting spoken words to others.
