the decision speaks to the needs of everyone involved
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Examples of 'speak to' in a sentence
speak to
Everyone you speak to will say the same.
The Sun (2014)
Our heads are swirling; when we are ready we will speak to the media.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Obviously we will have to speak to Mark to discuss which players he wants.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The police stop vehicles and check driving documentation then bailiffs will speak to the driver if he or she is of interest to them.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I will speak to him and will try to help him get back on stream.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You will need to speak to your HR department about enrolling.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Since then no one will speak to me, or reply to any e-mails.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And then, of course, how does it speak to those who will hear me preach?
Christianity Today (2000)
If you call us from the UK, that is who you will speak to.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
All related terms of 'speak to'
so to speak
You use so to speak to draw attention to the fact that you are describing or referring to something in a way that may be amusing or unusual rather than completely accurate .
to speak of
Nothing to speak of means ' hardly anything' or 'only unimportant things'.
not to speak of
You can use not to speak of when adding something which your previous statement also applies to, or applies to even more than other things.
to speak volumes
If something such as an action speaks volumes about a person or thing, it gives you a lot of information about them.
to speak your mind
If you speak your mind , you say firmly and honestly what you think about a situation , even if this may offend or upset people.
speak well/highly of sb to speak ill of someone
If you speak well of someone or speak highly of someone, you say good things about them. If you speak ill of someone, you criticize them.
to speak well of someone to speak highly of someone to speak ill of someone
If you speak well of someone or speak highly of someone, you say good things about them. If you speak ill of someone, you criticize them.