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Meaning of speak

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

speak

Pronunciation:/spiːk//spik/

noun

Definitions

  1. A low class bar, a speakeasy.

noun

Definitions

  1. Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.

    Example: Corporate speak; IT speak.

  2. Speech, conversation.

verb

Definitions

  1. To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

    Example: I was so surprised I couldn't speak.

  2. To have a conversation.

    Example: It's been ages since we've spoken.

  3. (by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.

    Example: Actions speak louder than words.

  4. To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.

    Example: This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage.