Speak
/spiหk/
The meaning and definition of Speak, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
โI was so surprised I couldn't speak.โ
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(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
โActions speak louder than words.โ
noun
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Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
โCorporate speak; IT speak.โ
- Speech, conversation.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
articulate talk verbalize
Antonyms
be silent
Origin
From Middle English speken, from Old English specan.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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