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Meaning of Speak
to produce words or sounds in order to convey meaning or express thoughts and ideas
Etymology of Speak
The word "speak" comes from Old English "sprecan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sprekaniz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sper-", meaning "to hasten" or "to hurry"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of producing words or sounds to convey meaning or express thoughts and ideas
Synonyms
talk
communicate
converse
articulate
express
utter
pronounce
declare
announce
proclaim
voice
enunciate
verbalize
vocalize
murmur
whisper
mumble
stammer
stutter
jabber
chatter
prattle
gossip
chat
discuss
debate
negotiate
confer
dialogue
monologue
soliloquize
pontificate
orate
lecture
sermonize
harangue
rant
rave
expound
elucidate
explain
describe
narrate
recite
recount
relate
report
inform
apprise
notify
advise
counsel
guide
instruct
teach
tutor
educate
enlighten
edify
Definitions
- to produce words or sounds in order to convey meaning or express thoughts and ideas
- * to communicate or express thoughts, feelings, or ideas in words
- * to deliver a speech or lecture
Usage Examples
- She spoke clearly and confidently in front of the audience
- * He spoke about his experiences during the war
- * They spoke in hushed tones to avoid disturbing others
- * The professor spoke at length about the importance of climate change
Antonyms
be silent
keep quiet
remain mute
stay still
hold one's tongue
keep mum
be dumb
be voiceless
be inarticulate
stammer
stutter
mumble
murmur
whisper
be incoherent
be unintelligible
be uncommunicative
be unresponsive
ignore
disregard
neglect
refuse
decline
reject
deny
contradict
oppose
object
protest
dissent