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to speak
01
to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought
Intransitive
Examples
He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
Please speak louder so everyone in the room can hear you.
1.1
to talk to someone about something
Transitive: to speak to sb
Examples
Can I speak to you about the upcoming event?
We need to speak to the manager about our reservation.
1.2
to use or be capable of using a certain language
Transitive: to speak a language
Examples
He speaks Spanish fluently.
I can speak a little Italian.
1.3
to deliver a speech to a group of people
Intransitive
Examples
He will speak at the conference tomorrow.
The CEO will speak at the annual shareholders' meeting.
1.4
to state or say a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth
Examples
He spoke his mind during the meeting.
She spoke her opinion about the proposal.
02
(of behavior, expressions, objects, etc.) to be the proof of a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth | to speak of sth
Examples
The broken window speaks accident.
The messy room spoke of a busy week.
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