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/spiːk/
1
verb[I]
To use words or sounds to communicate; to talk.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English sprecan, later influenced by specan, meaning “to speak, utter, or talk”; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen.
Examples
Please speak clearly so everyone can hear you.
She was too nervous to speak.
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verb[T]
To know and be able to use a language.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English sprecan, later influenced by specan, meaning “to speak, utter, or talk”; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen.
Examples
Do you speak French?
He can speak three languages fluently.
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verb[T, I]
To say something, express an opinion, or give information.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English sprecan, later influenced by specan, meaning “to speak, utter, or talk”; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen.
Examples
I need to speak the truth.
Several witnesses refused to speak about what they saw.
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4
verb[I]
To address an audience formally or publicly.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English sprecan, later influenced by specan, meaning “to speak, utter, or talk”; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen.
Examples
The professor will speak at the conference tomorrow.
She was invited to speak before the committee.
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verb[I]
To show, suggest, or reveal something without words.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English sprecan, later influenced by specan, meaning “to speak, utter, or talk”; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen.
Examples
Her actions speak louder than her promises.
The data speak for themselves.
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