make a speech
deliver a speech
give a speech

Someone made a speech about what a great performance he gave.

He got to make a big speech, the whole bit.

I got up and made a speech to the court.

She had never heard him make such a long speech.

He has never made a speech on the subject, his press office says.

Just let me know if I need to make a speech, will you?

In a few minutes he would have to make a speech.

St. George makes a short speech to end the performance.

Yes, I believe you made a speech during the sitting.

The man is going to make a speech after all.