speak
noun
1. language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
- Corporate speak; IT speak
2. (dated) a low class bar, a speakeasy.
verb
1. express in speech
Similar word(s): mouth, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
Definition categories: communication, communicate, intercommunicate
2. exchange thoughts; talk with
Similar word(s): talk
Definition categories: communication, communicate, intercommunicate
3. use language
- the prisoner won't speak
- they speak a strange dialect
Similar word(s): talk
Definition categories: communication, communicate, intercommunicate
4. give a speech to
Similar word(s): address
Definition categories: communication
5. make a characteristic or natural sound
Definition categories: perception, sound
Sentences with speak as a verb:
- I was so surprised I couldn't speak.
- This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage.
- He speaks Mandarin fluently.
- I was so surprised that I couldn't speak a word.
- Sorry, I don't speak idiot.