acceptance speech
/əkˈsep.təns spiːtʃ/
Meaning
An 'acceptance speech' is a speech made by someone when they receive an award, prize, or honor. It is typically used to express gratitude to the organizers, colleagues, friends, and family who supported them.
Examples
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She cried during her acceptance speech at the Oscars last night.
She cried during her acceptance speech at the Oscars last night.
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He forgot to thank his director during his hurried acceptance speech.
He forgot to thank his director during his hurried acceptance speech.
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I always skip the long acceptance speeches when watching award shows.
I always skip the long acceptance speeches when watching award shows.
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The actress prepared a powerful acceptance speech focusing on equal rights.
The actress prepared a powerful acceptance speech focusing on equal rights.
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His humorous acceptance speech was the highlight of the entire ceremony.
His humorous acceptance speech was the highlight of the entire ceremony.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He made an accepting speech.
✓ He made an acceptance speech.
'Acceptance' (noun) is the correct modifier here, not the participle 'accepting'.
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✗ She gave her thank you speech.
✓ She gave her acceptance speech.
While it is a speech to say thank you, 'acceptance speech' is the formal and standard industry term for receiving an award.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Winners are usually asked to keep their ___ under two minutes.
💡 The words spoken when receiving an award.
Show answer
acceptance speech
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She spent hours writing her ___ just in case she won the trophy.
💡 A speech of gratitude for an honor.
Show answer
acceptance speech