speak
/spiːk/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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
- 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.