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   speak

   /spiːk/

   verb

   • 1. say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling: "in his agitation he was unable to speak" Similar talksay (anything/something)utterstatedeclaretellvoiceexpresspronouncearticulateenunciatevocalizeverbalizerare:enounce
   • ▪ have a conversation: "last time we spoke, you told me you couldn't do the job" Similar have a conversationtalkhave a talkhave a discussionconversecommunicatechathave a chatpass the time of dayhave a wordgossipmake conversationinformal:have a confabchew the fat/ragnatterhave a chinwagshoot the breezerare:confabulate
   • ▪ utter (a word, message, etc.): "patients copy words spoken by the therapist" Similar talksay (anything/something)utterstatedeclaretellvoiceexpresspronouncearticulateenunciatevocalizeverbalizerare:enounce
   • ▪ communicate in or be able to communicate in (a specified language): "my mother spoke Russian"
   • ▪ make a speech or contribute to a debate: "twenty thousand people attended to hear him speak" Similar give a speechgive a talktalklecturegive a lecturedeliver an addressgive a sermonhold forthdiscourseexpoundexpatiateorateharanguesermonizepontificateinformal:spoutspielspeechifypreachifyjawsound offdrone on
   • 2. (of behaviour, an object, etc.) serve as evidence for something: "his frame spoke tiredness" Similar indicatemeansuggestshowdenotedisplaydemonstratebe evidence ofregisterreflectrevealbetrayevincediscloseexhibitmanifestexpressconveysignifyimpartbespeakcommunicatebear outattesttestify toproveevidenceliterary:betoken
   • ▪ show (someone or something) to be in a particular state or to possess a certain quality: archaic "she had seen nothing that spoke him of immoral habits"
   • 3. (of a musical instrument or other object) make a sound when functioning: "the gun spoke again"
   • ▪ (of a hound) bark.

   Word Origin Old Englishsprecan, later specan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen.

   Derivatives

   • 1. speakable adjective

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb speak, which means to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice. See also related phrases and noun combining form of speak.

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   14 meanings: 1. to make (verbal utterances); utter (words) 2. to communicate or express (something) in or as if in words 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

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   2 days ago · To speak is to talk. If a UFO lands in your yard, it will be easier to speak with the aliens if they've learned how to speak English — or if you know how to speak Martian.

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   What does speak mean in English?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SPEAK meaning: 1. to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone: 2. talking from a…. Learn more.

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   What does verb mean when you speak?

   • When you speak, you use your voice in order to say something. He tried to speak, but for once, his voice had left him. [VERB] He speaks with a lisp. [VERB] I rang the hotel and spoke to Louie. [VERB + to] She says she must speak with you at once. [VERB + with] She cried when she spoke of Oliver. [V + of/about] ...as I spoke these idiotic words.

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   What does speaking of that mean?

   • “Speaking of that,” I interrupted, “how much is this going to cost?” I had lunch with her the other day. Speaking of which, let's stop for something to eat. [intransitive] to make a speech to an audience Hundreds of people came to hear her speak. + adv./prep. I hate speaking in public. He was invited to speak at a conference.

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   What is the difference between speak and talk?

   • The verbs speak and talk both generally mean ‘say words’, but there are some small differences in how they are used. Speak is more formal than talk. … The verbs speak and talk both generally mean ‘say words’, but there are some small differences in how they are used. Speak is more formal than talk. … We usually use to after speak and talk.

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   Why do you use -speak in a sentence?

   • speak is used to form nouns which refer to the kind of language used by a particular person or by people involved in a particular activity. You use -speak when you disapprove of this kind of language because it is difficult for other people to understand. Solicitor-speak is believed to put many people off making a will.

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   When do you use -speak?

   • You use -speak when you disapprove of this kind of language because it is difficult for other people to understand. Solicitor-speak is believed to put many people off making a will. Unfortunately, the message is almost lost within his constant management-speak.

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   SPEAK meaning: 1 : to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone to talk to someone often + to often + with in U.S. English often used at the beginning of telephone conversations; 2 : to talk about a particular subject or person often + about or of