1. speech
noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience.
Etymology
- speech (English)
- speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. speech
noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] (language) communication by word of mouth.
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Etymology
- speech (English)
- speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. speech
noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] something spoken.
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Etymology
- speech (English)
- speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body.
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
5. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).
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Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
6. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] something that people do or cause to happen.
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- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
7. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
8. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] play a role or part.
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Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
9. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet.
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Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)