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speak

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verb

ˈspēk How to pronounce speak (audio)
spoke ˈspōk How to pronounce speak (audio) ; spoken ˈspō-kən How to pronounce speak (audio) ; speaking

intransitive verb

1
a
: to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice : talk
b(1)
: to express thoughts, opinions, or feelings orally
(2)
: to extend a greeting
(3)
: to be friendly enough to engage in conversation
still were not speaking after the dispute
c(1)
: to express oneself before a group
(2)
: to address one's remarks
speak to the issue
2
a
: to make a written statement
his diaries … spoke … of his entrancement with death Sy Kahn
b
: to use such an expression
—often used in the phrase so to speak
was at the enemy's gates, so to speak C. S. Forester
c
: to serve as spokesperson
3
a
: to express feelings by other than verbal means
actions speak louder than words
b
: signal
c
: to be interesting or attractive : appeal
great music … speaks directly to the emotions A. N. Whitehead
4
: to make a request or claim
—used with for
—usually used in passive constructions
the seat was already spoken for
5
: to make a characteristic or natural sound
all at once the thunder spoke George Meredith
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a
: testify
b
: to be indicative or suggestive
his gold … spoke of riches in the land Julian Dana

transitive verb

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a(1)
: to utter with the speaking voice : pronounce
(2)
: to give a recitation of : declaim
b
: to express orally : declare
free to speak their minds
c
: address, accost
especially : hail entry 3
2
: to make known in writing : state
3
: to use or be able to use in speaking
speaks Spanish
4
: to indicate by other than verbal means
5
archaic : describe, depict
speakable
ˈspē-kə-bəl How to pronounce speak (audio)
adjective

-speak

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noun combining form

ˌspēk
—used to form especially nonce words denoting a particular kind of jargon
Californiaspeak
Phrases
to speak of
: worthy of mention or notice
—usually used in negative constructions
no progress to speak of

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Verb Have you two spoken since yesterday? She and I spoke this morning. He never speaks at the meetings. Without speaking, she walked from the room. They were speaking in Japanese. When I said you were my best friend, I was speaking sincerely. She must be speaking the truth. Not a word was spoken between them the whole time. He has laryngitis and can't speak. She speaks with a Southern accent. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The Coalition to Stop CPKC, made up of Elgin and seven other suburban communities, is adamantly opposed to the merger and rallied local, state, and federal officials to speak at Monday’s public hearing in Itasca. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Nicky is also confirmed to speak at Latin Music Week, alongside confirmed guests Chayanne, Maluma, Grupo Firme, Camilo, Ivy Queen and Romeo Santos, among many others. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 Biden is scheduled to speak later in the day at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. Zeke Miller And Carla K. Johnson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 First lady Jill Biden traveled to Shanksville, Pa., to speak at the Flight 93 National Memorial commemoration. Ginger Adams Otis, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 The workers behind the union effort plan to speak more at a press event Friday afternoon. The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 Eric Trump is slated to speak at 8 p.m., Guilfoyle at 8:45 p.m. and Donald Trump Jr. at 9:15 p.m. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 That will depend who comes in to replace Tuchel and Potter is the favorite, having reportedly been granted the opportunity to speak to Chelsea at the start of his fourth season with Brighton, which is in fourth place in the Premier League. Steve Douglas, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 Speakers commenting on topics outside the agenda would only be guaranteed a time to speak at the end of the meeting. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English speken, from Old English sprecan, specan; akin to Old High German sprehhan to speak, Greek spharageisthai to crackle

Noun combining form

newspeak

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of speak was before the 12th century

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