Nautical To hail and communicate with (another vessel) at sea.
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To articulate in a speaking voice: spoke words of wisdom.
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To converse in or be able to converse in (a language): speaks German.
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To convey by nonverbal means: His eyes spoke volumes.
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To express aloud; tell: speak the truth.
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idiom
Speak down to To speak condescendingly to: She never spoke down to her audience.
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phrasal-verb
Speak out To talk freely and fearlessly, as about a public issue.
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Speak up To speak loud enough to be audible.
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Speak up To speak without fear or hesitation.
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verb-intransitive
To act as spokesperson: spoke for the entire staff.
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To be expressive: spoke with her eyes.
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To be on speaking terms: They are no longer speaking.
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To convey a message by nonverbal means: Actions speak louder than words.
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To convey thoughts, opinions, or emotions orally.
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verb
To utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice .
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To express thoughts, opinions, or feelings orally.
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To extend a greeting.
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To be friendly enough to engage in conversation .
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To express oneself before a group.
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