speak
To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
Verb 4 meanings
To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
“I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”
To have a conversation.
“It's been ages since we've spoken.”
To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
“He spoke of it in his diary.”
To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
“This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage.”
Noun 3 meanings
Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
“corporate speak; IT speak”
Speech, conversation.
a low class bar, a speakeasy.
Etymology
From Middle English speke, speken (“to speak”), from Old English specan (“to speak”).
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SPEAK at a glance
SPEAK has 5 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (S 1 + P 3 + E 1 + A 1 + K 5) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #965 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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