Speaking is the activity of giving speeches and talks.
It would also train women union members in public speaking and decision-making.
His work schedule still includes speaking engagements and other public appearances.
2.
See speaking as sth
3.
See speaking of sth
4.
See generally speaking/roughly speaking/etc
More Synonyms of speaking
-speaking
(-spiːkɪŋ)
combining form [ADJECTIVE noun]
-speaking combines with nouns referring to languages to form adjectives which indicate what language someone speaks, or what language is spoken in a particular region.
Lessons with English-speaking instructors can be booked and paid for in the resort.
...in the mainly French-speaking province of Quebec.
speaking in British English
(ˈspiːkɪŋ)
adjective
1. (prenominal)
eloquent, impressive, or striking
2.
a.
able to speak
b. (in combination)
able to speak a particular language
French-speaking
speaking in American English
(ˈspikɪŋ)
adjective
1.
that speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid
a speaking likeness
2.
used in or for speech
3.
allowing or admitting of speech
within speaking range
noun
4.
the act or art of a person who speaks
5.
that which is spoken; utterance; discourse
Idioms:
on speaking terms
Examples of 'speaking' in a sentence
speaking
The necromancer was speaking again, speaking words of power that rose up around Sam like bands of steel.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
I stopped and watched her speaking and simultaneously shaking her head.
Stuart Harrison BETTER THAN THIS (2001)
Rex turned back to Szabla, looking somewhat ridiculous speaking into her shoulder.
Gregg Andrew Hurwitz MINUTES TO BURN (2001)
In other languages
speaking
British English: speaking NOUN
Speaking is the activity of giving speeches and talks.
They will train staff in public speaking and decision-making.
American English: speaking
Brazilian Portuguese: ato de falar
Chinese: 讲话
European Spanish: oratoria
French: parole
German: Reden
Italian: discorsi
Japanese: 話すこと
Korean: 연설
European Portuguese: ato de falar
Latin American Spanish: oratoria
All related terms of 'speaking'
speak
When you speak , you use your voice in order to say something.
unspeak
to unsay, or retract
slow-speaking
tending to speak slowly
speaking part
a part in which the character speaks scripted dialogue
speaking role
→ another name for speaking part
speaking tube
a tube or pipe for conveying a person's voice from one room , area, or building to another
choral speaking
recitation of poetry , dramatic pieces, etc. by a chorus of speakers
French-speaking
able to speak French
German-speaking
able to speak German
plain speaking
candidness; frankness; bluntness
public speaking
the art or practice of making speeches to large audiences
speaking clock
a telephone service that gives a precise verbal statement of the correct time
speaking terms
if you are on speaking terms with someone, you are quite friendly with them and often talk to them
speaking voice
a person's normal voice in which they speak
English-speaking
speaking English as a mother tongue
speaking trumpet
a trumpet-shaped instrument formerly used to carry the voice a great distance or held to the ear by a deaf person to aid his or her hearing
on speaking terms
If you are on speaking terms with someone, you are quite friendly with them and often talk to them.
Portuguese-speaking
being a speaker of Portuguese ; having Portuguese as the national language
speaking as sth
You can say ' speaking as a parent ' or ' speaking as a teacher ', for example , to indicate that the opinion you are giving is based on your experience as a parent or as a teacher.
speaking of sth
You can say speaking of something that has just been mentioned as a way of introducing a new topic which has some connection with that thing.
speaking in tongues
→ glossolalia (sense 1 )
speak to
to address (a person)
speak up
If you speak up , you say something, especially to defend a person or protest about something, rather than just saying nothing.
speak for
to speak as a representative of (other people)
speak out
If you speak out against something or in favour of something, you say publicly that you think it is bad or good.
in a manner of speaking
You say in a manner of speaking to indicate that what you have just said is true , but not absolutely or exactly true.
generally speaking/roughly speaking/etc
You use speaking in expressions such as generally speaking and technically speaking to indicate which things or which particular aspect of something you are talking about.
Chinese translation of 'speaking'
speaking
(ˈspiːkɪŋ)
n(u)
(in debate, meeting) 演讲(講) (yǎnjiǎng)
adj
Italian-speaking people讲(講)意大利语(語)的人士 (jiǎng Yìdàlìyǔ de rénshì)
to be on speaking terms (with sb)(和某人)关(關)系(係)好 ((hé mǒurén) guānxì hǎo)
Seespoke
All related terms of 'speaking'
speak
( language ) 讲(講) jiǎng ⇒ They both spoke English. → 他们两个都讲英语。 Tāmen liǎng gè dōu jiǎng Yīngyǔ.
broadly speaking
广(廣)义(義)地说(說) guǎngyì de shuō
loosely speaking
笼(籠)统(統)地说(說) lóngtǒng de shuō
roughly speaking
粗略地说(說) cūlüè de shuō
speaking of ...
提到 ... tídào ...
without speaking
不曾说(說)话(話) bùcéng shuōhuà
generally speaking
一般说(說)来(來) yībān shuōlái ⇒ He generally gets up very early. → 他通常很早起床。 Tā tōngcháng hěn zǎo qǐchuáng.
( other people ) 代表 ... 讲(講)话(話) dàibiǎo ... jiǎnghuà ⇒ I think I can speak for everyone here when I express my sincere apologies. → 我想我能够代表这里的所有人表示由衷的歉意。 Wǒ xiǎng wǒ nénggòu dàibiǎo zhèlǐ de suǒyǒurén biǎoshì yóuzhōng de qiànyì.
speak out
畅(暢)所欲(慾)言 chàng suǒ yù yán
to be on speaking terms (with sb)
(和某人)关(關)系(係)好 (hé mǒurén) guānxì hǎo
(adjective)
Synonyms
expressive
She had a small, expressive face.
moving
striking
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
noticeable
These changes have had no noticeable effect on productivity.
eloquent
She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of eloquent
Definition
(of a person) able to speak in a fluent and persuasive manner
She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner.
Synonyms
silver-tongued,
moving,
powerful,
effective,
stirring,
articulate,
persuasive,
graceful,
forceful,
fluent,
expressive,
well-expressed
in the sense of noticeable
Definition
easily seen or detected
These changes have had no noticeable effect on productivity.
Synonyms
obvious,
clear,
striking,
plain,
bold,
evident,
distinct,
manifest,
conspicuous,
unmistakable,
salient,
observable,
perceptible,
appreciable,
blatant
in the sense of striking
Definition
attracting attention
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
Synonyms
impressive,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
wonderful,
extraordinary,
outstanding,
astonishing,
memorable,
dazzling,
noticeable,
conspicuous,
drop-dead (slang),
out of the ordinary,
forcible,
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping (informal),
gee-whizz (slang)
Synonyms of 'speaking'
speaking
Explore 'speaking' in the dictionary
All related terms of 'speaking'
speak
talk, say something
speak out or up
speak publicly, have your say, speak your mind, sound off, stand up and be counted
speak to someone
reprimand, rebuke, scold, check, lecture
speak of something
deal with, discuss, go into, write about, be concerned with
speak for something or someone
represent, act for or on behalf of, appear for, hold a brief for, hold a mandate for