Speak
/spiːk/verb
To say something in order to express your ideas or feelings.
She spoke loudly so everyone could hear her.
Often appears as...
- speak clearly
- speak softly
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Tone
Use 'speak' to emphasize the tone or emotion in which something is said.
She spoke with such passion that everyone listened.
Pro Tip 2/2Volume Clarity
'Speak' often describes the clarity or volume of speech, especially in public situations.
Please speak up; the people at the back can't hear you.
Compare with
articulatecommunicateconverseexpresstalkutterverbalizevocalize
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