speechify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give a speech; to hold forth; (now especially) to pronounce pompously or at length.
  2. To make speeches to (someone); to address in a speech.

Pronunciation

/ˈspiːt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-speechify.wav

Word forms

speechify speechifies speechifying speechified

Etymology

From speech + -ify.

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