speak — to say words; to talk to someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say words; to talk to someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /spiːk/
Example Sentences
- My parrot can speak better English than my neighbor!
- Could you speak more slowly, please?
- Actions speak louder than words.
speak
VERB[/spiːk/]
to say words; to talk to someone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Speak derives from Old English specan, meaning 'to say' or 'to talk'. The word originates from a common Germanic root shared with German sprechen, reflecting its ancient Indo-European linguistic heritage.
Breakdown
The Old English specan evolved into modern English speak through regular sound changes in the language. The root carries the fundamental meaning of vocalization and utterance across Germanic languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My parrot can speak better English than my neighbor!”
“Could you speak more slowly, please?”
“Actions speak louder than words.”
“I need to speak to the manager about this pizza that looks like my math teacher.”
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