speak

US /spiːk/

UK /spiːk/

1.

say something in order to express information, an opinion, or a feeling

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He didn't speak a word.

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Can I speak to you for a moment?

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talk converse communicate articulate utter

2.

be able to communicate in a particular language

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Do you speak French?

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She can speak three languages fluently.

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converse communicate

3.

give a speech or lecture

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The professor will speak on ancient history.

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She was invited to speak at the conference.

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lecture address present discourse

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