Collocation
give a speech
Definition
to speak formally to an audience, usually in public
'give a speech' is a common English collocation. to speak formally to an audience, usually in public
give + a + speech
“She will give a speech at the conference tomorrow.”
Examples
- Our manager will _____ a speech at the annual meeting.
- She _____ a speech to welcome the new students.
- He’s going to _____ a speech about climate change.
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- The mayor _____ a speech at the opening ceremony yesterday.
- If you’re nervous, practice before you _____ a speech.
- She had to _____ a speech with only ten minutes to prepare.
- At the awards night, the winner _____ a short speech to thank everyone.
- He will have to _____ a speech in front of more than 500 people.
- Before she _____ a speech, she takes a deep breath and smiles.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable