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ser‧mon /ˈsɜːmən $ ˈsɜːr-/ noun [countable]
1a talk given as part of a Christian church service, usually on a religious or moral subject
give/preach/deliver a sermon (on something)
The vicar gave a sermon on charity.
2informal a long talk in which someone tries to give you moral advice that you do not want – used to show disapproval SYN lecture
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speech a talk, especially a formal one about a particular subject, given to a group of people: The bridegroom usually makes a speech after the wedding. | In her speech, she proposed major changes to the welfare system. | the opening speech of the conference
address formal a speech that a very important person gives to a large group of people: the President's address to the nation | He was surrounded by security officers as he made his address.
talk an occasion when someone speaks to a group of people giving them information about a particular subject or about their experiences: I went to an interesting talk on the wildlife of Antarctica. | He's been asked to give a talk about his trip to India.
lecture a talk, especially on an academic subject and given to students in a university: a lecture on 17th century French literature | Professor Black is giving the lecture.
presentation a talk in which you describe or explain a new product or idea, especially one you give for your company: I had to give a presentation to the board of directors. | He's making a presentation to the management of a well-known manufacturing company.
sermon a talk given by a priest or a religious leader: The vicar preached a sermon about the need for forgiveness.
statement a spoken or written announcement that someone makes in public, often to journalists: The minister issued a short statement in which he said he had no plans to resign.

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