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How to pronounce speak
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What does speak mean?
verbTo communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
“You're speaking too fast.”
To have a conversation.
“It's been ages since we've spoken.”
To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
“Speak to me only with your eyes.”
nounLanguage, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
“corporate speak; IT speak”
Speech, conversation.
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