keynote
keynote · keynotes · keynoted · keynoting
To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gatheringTo deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.
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US/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.
More definitions
- set the keynote of
- give the keynote address to (an audience)
Origin
From key + note.From key + note.
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Forms
keynotes, keynoting, keynoted, keynotedTenses
keynote · keynoted · will keynote · have keynotedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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