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speak
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- pronunciation:
- spik
- phrases:
- speak out, speak up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
speaks, speaking, spoke, spoken |
| definition 1: |
to say words in a usual voice; talk.
Can you speak louder?- synonyms:
- talk
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| definition 2: |
to give a speech.
The president will speak at our graduation.- similar words:
- preach
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| definition 3: |
to be able to communicate in a certain way.
He speaks many languages.- similar words:
- communicate in, pronounce
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| related words: |
discuss, tell |
| contrasting words: |
whisper, yell |
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| phrase: |
speak out, speak up |
| derivation: |
speakable (adj.) |
Word Builder: speak +
- speaker1:
a person who gives a speech.
- speaker2:
the part of a radio, TV, or other device where the sound comes out.
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