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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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurusThesaurus by Merriam-Webster: Find Synonyms, Similar Words ...

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   1 day ago · Search the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus for millions of synonyms, similar words, and antonyms. Our unique ranking system helps you find the right word fast and expand your English vocabulary.

3. www.bbc.co.uk › the-english-we-speak › ep-210920The English We Speak / Now you're talking - BBC

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   1 day ago · When we say to someone ‘ now you’re talking ’, it’s an informal way of saying I really like or approve of your idea or suggestion, sometimes because it is better than their initial idea ...

4. 7esl.com › phrasal-verbs-with-speak11 Phrasal Verbs with Speak in English • 7ESL

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   5 days ago · From “speak out” to “speak up,” there are many phrasal verbs that can be used in different situations. In this reference, you will explore some of the most frequently used phrasal verbs with “speak” and see examples of how to use them in everyday conversations.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › talk overTalk over - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion.

6. theprint.in › india › pm-modi-did-not-speak-a-wordPM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately ...

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   3 days ago · New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over its second MP from Manipur not having been allowed to speak before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in Lok Sabha, saying the PM repeated his old allegations, cracked jokes and took jibes but did not have the patience to listen […]

7. www.udayavani.com › english-news › pm-modi-did-notPM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately ...

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   3 days ago · New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over its second MP from Manipur not having been allowed to speak before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in Lok Sabha, saying the PM repeated his old allegations, cracked jokes and took jibes but did not have the patience to ...

8. www.newindianexpress.com › nation › 2024PM Modi breaks silence on Manipur, Congress hits out saying ...

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   3 days ago · 3min read. After a long silence on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally uttered the word in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Modi said his government is making all ...