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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Usage of the word "Toast"

Sir,
Is it okay to use "Toast" to mean 'a formal speech expressing good wishes to someone"?
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Yes. Commonly given at a banquet, followed by a celebratory short alcoholic drink. For extra dramatic effect, the glasses may be smashed against the fireplace, as at a wedding.

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  • Yes.
  • Commonly given at a banquet, followed by a celebratory short alcoholic drink.
  • For extra dramatic effect, the glasses may be smashed against the fireplace, as at a wedding.
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Yes. Commonly given at a banquet, followed by a celebratory short alcoholic drink. For extra dramatic effect, the glasses may be smashed against the fireplace, as at a wedding.
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You go to much more exciting events than I do, then!

Mostly we just lift up our glasses and then take a sip.
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AnonymousIs it okay to use "Toast" to mean 'a formal speech expressing good wishes to someone"?
Not really. A "toast" isn't really a "speech". It refers to the raising of drinking glasses in tribute to someone or something, accompanied by a few words that briefly mention the person or thing being toasted.
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