speak

/spiːk/
verb
  1. To say words; to talk.
    • The baby is learning to speak.
    • Please speak more slowly so I can understand you.
    • She speaks three languages fluently.
  2. To express thoughts, feelings, or ideas in words.
    • He spoke about his experiences traveling the world.
    • Actions speak louder than words.
    • She spoke her mind during the meeting.
  3. To be able to communicate in a particular language.
    • He speaks English with a slight accent.
    • Many people in Switzerland speak German.
    • Do you speak French?
  4. To give a formal speech or address an audience.
    • The president will speak at the graduation ceremony.
    • He spoke to the crowd about climate change.
    • She was invited to speak at the conference.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A formal talk or address; a speech.
    • She prepared a short speak for the awards dinner.
    • The guest speaker gave an inspiring speak at the event.
    • His speak on innovation lasted an hour.