speak

1 of 2

verb

ˈspēk

spoke ˈspōk How to pronounce speak (audio)

; spoken ˈspō-kən How to pronounce speak (audio)

; speaking

intransitive verb

: 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

: to make a written statement

his diaries … spoke … of his entrancement with death—

Sy Kahn

: 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

: to serve as spokesperson

: to express feelings by other than verbal means

actions speak louder than words

: signal

: to be interesting or attractive : appeal

great music … speaks directly to the emotions—

A. N. Whitehead

: to make a request or claim

—used with for

—usually used in passive constructions

the seat was already spoken for

: to make a characteristic or natural sound

all at once the thunder spoke—

George Meredith

: testify

: to be indicative or suggestive

his gold … spoke of riches in the land—

Julian Dana

transitive verb

a(1)

: to utter with the speaking voice : pronounce

(2)

: to give a recitation of : declaim

: to express orally : declare

free to speak their minds

: address, accost

especially : hail entry 3

: to make known in writing : state

: to use or be able to use in speaking

speaks Spanish

: to indicate by other than verbal means

archaic : describe, depict

speakable

ˈspē-kə-bəl How to pronounce speak (audio)

adjective

-speak

2 of 2

noun combining form

ˌspēk

—used to form especially nonce words denoting a particular kind of jargon

Californiaspeak

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

Wendy Sherman, the deputy secretary of state, briefed U.S. diplomats abroad on the balloon program in a video conference on Monday and is preparing to speak publicly to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, officials said. —

Chris Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023 Wendy Sherman, the deputy secretary of state, briefed US diplomats abroad on the balloon program in a video conference Monday and is preparing to speak publicly to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, officials said. —

Julian E. Barnes, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2023 The pair continued to speak on the phone regularly. —

Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 In fact, Smith wanted Petras to be the only one to speak on stage because of her history-making turn, which earned a standing ovation from the audience and cheers from Smith. —

Lauren Huff, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023 Continuing the tradition of former best new artist Grammy winners presenting the award, Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage Sunday (Feb. 5) to speak on the honor. —

Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2023 In a speech before a joint session of Congress, Biden is expected to speak on the economy, the war in Ukraine, and the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis, Tennessee, police. —

Virginia Aabram, Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2023 It was not immediately known whether Flores has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf. —

Freida Frisaro And Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2023 The new process requires that any member who submitted their amendment in time to the Congressional Record also be able to speak on the floor. —

Lauren Peller, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

speak

verb

ˈspēk

spoke ˈspōk How to pronounce speak (audio)

; spoken ˈspō-kən How to pronounce speak (audio)

; speaking

: to utter words : talk

: to utter in words

speak the truth

: to mention in speech or writing

spoke of being ill

: to serve as spokesperson

spoke for the group

: to express feelings in ways other than by words

actions speak louder than words

: to use or be able to use in talking

speaks Spanish

speakable

ˈspē-kə-bəl How to pronounce speak (audio)

adjective

单词	speakable
释义	speak 1 of 2 verb ˈspēk spoke ˈspōk ; spoken ˈspō-kən ; 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 6 a : testify b : to be indicative or suggestive his gold … spoke of riches in the land—Julian Dana transitive verb 1 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 adjective -speak 2 of 2 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 articulate bring out enunciate pass say state talk tell utter verbalize vocalize See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Wendy Sherman, the deputy secretary of state, briefed U.S. diplomats abroad on the balloon program in a video conference on Monday and is preparing to speak publicly to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, officials said. —Chris Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023 Wendy Sherman, the deputy secretary of state, briefed US diplomats abroad on the balloon program in a video conference Monday and is preparing to speak publicly to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, officials said. —Julian E. Barnes, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2023 The pair continued to speak on the phone regularly. —Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 In fact, Smith wanted Petras to be the only one to speak on stage because of her history-making turn, which earned a standing ovation from the audience and cheers from Smith. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023 Continuing the tradition of former best new artist Grammy winners presenting the award, Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage Sunday (Feb. 5) to speak on the honor. —Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2023 In a speech before a joint session of Congress, Biden is expected to speak on the economy, the war in Ukraine, and the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis, Tennessee, police. —Virginia Aabram, Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2023 It was not immediately known whether Flores has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf. —Freida Frisaro And Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2023 The new process requires that any member who submitted their amendment in time to the Congressional Record also be able to speak on the floor. —Lauren Peller, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2023 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 Phrases Containing speak speak/talk the same language not speak a word speak/talk of the devil speak up not speak a word of speak out so to speak speak for speak of speak in tongues speak well/poorly for speak volumes the facts speak for themselves speak/talk with (a) forked tongue speak one's mind to speak of speak for themselves See More speak/talk the same language not speak a word speak/talk of the devil speak up not speak a word of speak out so to speak speak for speak of speak in tongues speak well/poorly for speak volumes the facts speak for themselves speak/talk with (a) forked tongue speak one's mind to speak of speak for themselves See More Kids Definition speak verb ˈspēk spoke ˈspōk ; spoken ˈspō-kən ; speaking 1 : to utter words : talk 2 : to utter in words speak the truth 3 : to mention in speech or writing spoke of being ill 4 : to serve as spokesperson spoke for the group 5 : to express feelings in ways other than by words actions speak louder than words 6 : to use or be able to use in talking speaks Spanish speakable ˈspē-kə-bəl adjective speakable adjective as in expressible Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expressible definable communicable conceivable thinkable imaginable Antonyms & Near Antonyms unspeakable inexpressible ineffable indescribable incommunicable unutterable indefinable nameless unsayable inconceivable unthinkable incredible unimaginable uncommunicable unbelievable inenarrable See More
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speak

verb

noun combining form

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Phrases Containing speak

Kids Definition

adjective