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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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In one blog post, the organization denies the law is “a shield for Big Tech” and is, in fact, “essential to protecting individuals’ ability to speak, organize and create online.”

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

"Patients should speak with their healthcare provider about the safest and most effective options for managing their symptoms."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Now she wants to speak out to help others in a similar situation.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Fed Gov. Michael Barr will give a speech at 8:30 a.m. and Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will speak at 1:45 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

‘To know when to speak and when to hide.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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