Speak

Definition of speak:

part of speech: participle

Speaking.

part of speech: verb

To utter words; as, to speak distinctly; talk; tell; mention; as, do not speak of this; make an address or speech; as, he spoke for an hour; convey ideas; as, our actions speak for us.

part of speech: verb

To pronounce: to converse in: to address: to declare: to express by signs:- pa. t. spoke or spake; pa. p. spoken.

part of speech: verb

To utter words or articulate sounds: to say: to talk: to converse: to sound.

part of speech: verb

To utter words; say; talk; harangue.

part of speech: verb

To pronounce; converse in; address; declare.

Spoke.

part of speech: participle

Spoken.

Spoke ( old form, spake).

Usage examples for speak:

• I thought that you didn't speak to him any more. "The Bells of San Juan", Jackson Gregory.

• Malloring did not wait for him to speak "The Freelands", John Galsworthy.

• I looked in and asked her if she would come in and speak to me. "Man and Maid", Elinor Glyn.

• " Do not speak of it," she said. "Don Orsino", F. Marion Crawford.