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/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/Definitions
Used in speaking.
Example: one's normal speaking voice
Expressive; eloquent.
Example: The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.
Involving speaking.
Example: It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
Having the ability of speech.
/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/Definitions
One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
Example: I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.
The act of communicating vocally.
An oral recitation of e.g. a story.
/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/Definitions
To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
Example: I was so surprised I couldn't speak.
To have a conversation.
Example: It's been ages since we've spoken.
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
Example: Actions speak louder than words.
To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
Example: This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage.