Speak to

phrase

To talk to someone.

I need to speak to your manager about the service.
Visual representation of "speak to" - To talk to someone

Often appears as...

  • speak to someone
  • speak to him
phrase

To address a particular point or issue.

His presentation really spoke to the need for better cybersecurity measures.
Visual representation of "speak to" - To address a particular point or issue

Often appears as...

  • speak to issue
  • speak to point

Usage tips

Formal

Academic, Technical

phrase

To prove or show something.

The increase in profits speaks to our successful business strategy.
Visual representation of "speak to" - To prove or show something

Often appears as...

  • speak to success
  • speak to failure

Usage tips

Formal

Academic, General

phrase

To talk to someone.

I need to speak to your manager about the service.
Visual representation of "speak to" - To talk to someone

Often appears as...

  • speak to someone
  • speak to him
phrase

To address a particular point or issue.

His presentation really spoke to the need for better cybersecurity measures.
Visual representation of "speak to" - To address a particular point or issue

Often appears as...

  • speak to issue
  • speak to point

Usage tips

Formal

Academic, Technical

phrase

To prove or show something.

The increase in profits speaks to our successful business strategy.
Visual representation of "speak to" - To prove or show something

Often appears as...

  • speak to success
  • speak to failure

Usage tips

Formal

Academic, General

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "speak to"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Attention

Use 'speak to' when trying to get attention from someone, especially in a service or formal situation.

Illustration for Seeking Attention
May I speak to the chef about menu options?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Requesting Conversation

Indicates a need or wish for a conversation, often about a specific matter or concern.

Illustration for Requesting Conversation
I must speak to you about the upcoming project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Setting

Commonly used in professional environments to initiate dialogue with a colleague or authority.

Illustration for Professional Setting
Could you speak to the team about these changes?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Attention

Use 'speak to' when trying to get attention from someone, especially in a service or formal situation.

Illustration for Seeking Attention
May I speak to the chef about menu options?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Requesting Conversation

Indicates a need or wish for a conversation, often about a specific matter or concern.

Illustration for Requesting Conversation
I must speak to you about the upcoming project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Setting

Commonly used in professional environments to initiate dialogue with a colleague or authority.

Illustration for Professional Setting
Could you speak to the team about these changes?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Attention

Use 'speak to' when trying to get attention from someone, especially in a service or formal situation.

Illustration for Seeking Attention
May I speak to the chef about menu options?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Requesting Conversation

Indicates a need or wish for a conversation, often about a specific matter or concern.

Illustration for Requesting Conversation
I must speak to you about the upcoming project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Setting

Commonly used in professional environments to initiate dialogue with a colleague or authority.

Illustration for Professional Setting
Could you speak to the team about these changes?
Visual representation of the word "Speak to"

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