He took the oath of office then delivered his inaugural address.
Synonyms and examplestalkShe will give a talk on keeping kids safe on the internet.
lectureThe lecture is entitled "War and the Modern American Presidency".
presentationWe were given a presentation of progress made to date.
speechYou might have to make a speech when you accept the award.
orationformalIt was to become one of the most famous orations in American history.
discourseformalShe delivered a 30-minute discourse on the dangers of smoking.
CompareeulogyHe delivered the eulogy at the funeral of a close friend.
speakingHe has several speaking engagements on his schedule.
public speakingReagan was gifted in public speaking.
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say
chat
have a chat
chatter
go on
mumble
mutter
whisper
confer
converseformal
talk about
speak about
discuss
talk over
talk through
debate
mention
bring up
talkative
loquaciousformal
chattyinformal
garrulous
volubleformal
long-winded
verboseformaldisapproving
prolixformaldisapproving
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If youtalk to someone, you communicate with them using your voice. When youtalk about something, you say what subject you are communicating about. If you speak about a particular subject to a group of people, you givea talk. We can also talk about people whotalk a lot.