speak to
phrasal verbspeak to somebody (about something)
- (informal) to talk to somebody in a serious way about something wrong they have done, to try to stop them doing it again
- This is the third time I’ve had to speak to him about being late.
- I've spoken to Ed about it and he's promised not to let it happen again.
speak to somebody/something
- to attract or interest somebody/something
- The story spoke to him directly.
- It's a design that speaks to the senses.
speak to something
- to discuss or comment on a topic, problem or situation
- The show wants to speak to real issues affecting young people.
- to be evidence that something exists or is true
- The number of cleaning firms speaks to the fact that cleaning is considered an important service.