Do you make a speech or give a speech?



“Deliver a speech” means giving/presenting your speech in front of the audience. While “Make a speech” means to merely prepare a speech which may or may not be delivered anytime soon.

Is it make a speech or give a speech?

I find the answer, there is no difference between them. You can make/give/ deliver a speech.

Do you make or do speeches?

Lapsed Moderator. make/give/do a presentation – suggests all are possible but indicates preferences for make/give with do being considered informal. I would give or make a speech.

What does it mean to make a speech?





a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion: I had to give/make a speech at my brother’s wedding.

What is the word for giving a speech?

orator Add to list Share. A person giving a speech is called an orator, like the gifted orator who raised excellent points, making everyone in the audience want to join his revolution.

Why do we give speech?

The Central Purpose of a Speech

There is really only one purpose of a speech: a speaker must wish to engage his or her audience with a central idea or proposition. The act of engagement is crucial. A speech is a dynamic relationship between a speaker and the audience.



Where can I give speeches?



Where Can You Practice Public Speaking?

  • Toastmasters Clubs in Your Area. …
  • School, College or University. …
  • Meetups, Conferences and Networking Events. …
  • Public Speaking Classes. …
  • Free Guest Speaking Opportunities.

Do you give or make a presentation?

In general, people MAKE a presentation or, slightly less often, GIVE a presentation. Whilst some people will DO a presentation, the number is pretty small compared to the other two options.

Is it give or make a presentation?

If you say ‘I have to make a presentation’ it is about the creation/preparation of the material for the presentation. If you say ‘I have to do a presentation’ it is talking about the actual presenting itself, although ‘give a presentation’ or ‘deliver a presentation’ are perhaps better alternatives.