speak

[US]/spiːk/
[UK]/spik/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. talk; deliver a speech; make a statement; express

vt. address; deliver a speech; lecture

Phrases & Collocations

speak up

speak clearly

speak softly

speak fluently

generally speaking

speak english

speak for oneself

so to speak

speak of

frankly speaking

speak with

speak out

speak in

speak for

speak ill of

speak about

speak at

speak highly of

speak on

properly speaking

speak the truth

speak well of

Example Sentences

properly speaking (=speak properly)

speak in an inward voice

speak to sb. about the matter

speak in a lofty strain

to speak in praise of a friend

They speak well of him.

speak with a double tongue.

Mr. Brown will speak now.

Speak to him in English.

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