speak

[speek] / spik /

VERB

talk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chat communicate convey declare deliver express go say shout tell utter voice whisper

STRONG

allege articulate assert aver blab chew converse descant discourse drawl enunciate expatiate gab gas jaw modulate mouth mumble murmur mutter perorate pronounce rap sound spiel spill state verbalize vocalize yak yammer

WEAK

break silence lip make known make public open one's mouth pop off put into words speak one's piece yakety-yak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet conceal hold keep retain withhold

STRONG

deny hide mumble praise speak clearly

WEAK

listen

VERB

address; give a lecture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue plead talk

STRONG

declaim descant discourse harangue orate pitch recite sermonize spiel spout stump

WEAK

get across hold forth prelect

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet

WEAK

listen

Example Sentences

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The fact he convinced sections of the public that this fight might be competitive speaks volumes about his power as a promoter - even if as a boxer, he was found out.

From BBC

Like all Afghan nationals AFP spoke to for this story, Maryam did not want to be identified for fear of angering US immigration authorities.

From Barron's

To track the rise of business diplomacy, the Journal spoke to current and former U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

It came after a difficult few years for the show, with a number of former celebrity contestants speaking up about their negative experiences on Strictly.

From BBC

While I'm speaking, Vladimir Putin is making notes.

From BBC

speak

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