speak

A1
Pronunciation
/spiːk/
/spik/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A low class bar, a speakeasy.

2 Definition

Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.

Example Sentences
  • Corporate speak; IT speak.
3 Definition

Speech, conversation.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

Example Sentences
  • I was so surprised I couldn't speak.
2 Definition

To have a conversation.

Example Sentences
  • It's been ages since we've spoken.
3 Definition

(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.

Example Sentences
  • Actions speak louder than words.
4 Definition

To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.

Example Sentences
  • This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage.
5 Definition

To be able to communicate in a language.

Example Sentences
  • He speaks Mandarin fluently.
6 Definition

To utter.

Example Sentences
  • I was so surprised that I couldn't speak a word.
7 Definition

To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.

8 Definition

(sometimes humorous) To understand (as though it were a language).

Example Sentences
  • So you can program in C. But do you speak C++?
9 Definition

To produce a sound; to sound.

10 Definition

Of a bird, to be able to vocally reproduce words or phrases from a human language.

11 Definition

To address; to accost; to speak to.