keynoted

Gave opening address

Keynoted is the past tense of keynote, meaning to deliver the main speech at a conference, convention, or similar gathering.

The keynote address sets the tone and themes for the event that follows.

She keynoted the annual developers' conference last spring.

By extension, keynoted can describe anything that established a central theme or dominant note: The campaign was keynoted by promises of economic reform.

presentation

speaker

One who talks

speech · delivered · headlined · featured · opened · introduced · audience · podium · stage · remarks

emphasis

highlighted

Marked for emphasis

accentuated · spotlighted · foregrounded · punctuated · centered · focused · anchored · defined · characterized · shaped

music

pitched

Tossed or angled

note · scale · melody · composition · orchestrated · arranged · instrumental · chord · tempo · musical

Opposites
prominence at event

keynotedattended

Was at an event

staffed · participated · moderated · paneled · emceed

role type

keynotedattended

Was at an event

observed · listened · spectated · watched · participated

setting the agenda vs. following

keynotedfollowed up

Took subsequent action

closed · wrapped up · summarized

Phrases
Family

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