speak

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate

to say something in order to convey information or express feelings

Example Sentences

She can speak three languages fluently.

She speaks three languages fluently.

She speaks five languages fluently.

Example Expressions

speak out

Synonyms

talk, communicate, express, articulate, utter, converse

Entry 1

talk, communicate, express, articulate

Entry 2

talk, communicate, express, utter

Entry 3

talk, converse, utter, communicate

Antonyms

listen, stay silent, be quiet, be silent, stay quiet, mute, keep quiet

Entry 1

listen, stay silent, be quiet

Entry 2

listen, be silent, stay quiet

Entry 3

be silent, mute, keep quiet

Collocations

speak clearly, speak fluently, speak loudly, speak publicly, public speaking, speak up, speak to, speak about, speak highly

Entry 1

speak clearly, speak fluently, speak loudly, speak publicly

Entry 2

speak fluently, speak loudly, speak publicly, public speaking, speak up

Entry 3

speak up, speak to, speak about, speak highly