Speak

/spiหk/

The meaning and definition of Speak, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
    โ€œI was so surprised I couldn't speak.โ€
  2. (by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
    โ€œActions speak louder than words.โ€
noun
  1. Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
    โ€œCorporate speak; IT speak.โ€
  2. Speech, conversation.
Synonyms articulate talk verbalize
Antonyms be silent

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