speaking

(noun) the utterance of intelligible speech. Synonyms: speech production.

(noun) delivering an address to a public audience. Synonyms: public speaking, speechmaking, oral presentation. Example: "People came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking."

(verb) express in speech. Synonyms: talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise. Examples: "She talks a lot of nonsense." "This depressed patient does not verbalize."

(verb) exchange thoughts; talk with. Synonyms: talk, speak. Examples: "We often talk business." "Actions talk louder than words."

(verb) use language. Synonyms: speak, talk. Examples: "The baby talks already." "The prisoner won't speak." "They speak a strange dialect."

(verb) give a speech to. Synonyms: address, speak. Example: "The chairman addressed the board of trustees."

(verb) make a characteristic or natural sound. Synonyms: speak. Example: "The drums spoke."

(adj) capable of or involving speech or speaking. Synonyms: speaking(prenominal) (vs. nonspeaking). Examples: "Human beings--the speaking animals." "A speaking part in the play."