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What is another word for Speak? – 164 Speak Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    talk communicate converse discuss articulate express utter pronounce declare announce proclaim enunciate vocalize verbalize voice say tell recite lecture orate speechify converse confabulate chat gossip prattle chatter jabber natter blab blabber drone murmur mumble whisper whispering shout yell bellow roar thunder articulate enounce ejaculate soliloquize monologue dialogue.

    Meaning of Speak

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "speak" means to produce words or sounds by using one's voice, to communicate or express thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words or sounds.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "speak" as to utter words or sounds, to express thoughts, opinions, or feelings through words or sounds, to give a speech or lecture, or to communicate through a language.

    Example Uses

    • She spoke loudly to make herself heard over the noise of the crowd.
    • The professor spoke about the importance of conservation in his lecture.
    • He spoke with a thick accent, making it difficult for others to understand him.
    • The politician spoke out against the proposed policy, citing its potential negative consequences.
    • The company will speak with investors about the new business plan next week.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    remain silent be quiet keep quiet hush mute be mute be still be mum not speak not talk not utter not articulate not express not verbalize not communicate not converse not discuss not declare not announce not proclaim not enunciate not vocalize be speechless be tongue-tied be at a loss for words not say not tell not recite not lecture.

    Related Nouns

    speech language voice tongue words phrase expression communication conversation discussion dialogue monologue lecture oration articulation enunciation pronunciation verbalization utterance declaration announcement proclamation statement remark comment.

    Related Verbs

    talk communicate converse discuss articulate express utter pronounce declare announce proclaim enunciate vocalize verbalize voice say tell recite lecture orate speechify converse confabulate chat gossip prattle chatter jabber natter blab blabber drone murmur mumble whisper.

    Related Adjectives

    verbal vocal oral spoken expressed uttered pronounced declared announced proclaimed enunciated vocalized verbalized voiced articulate eloquent fluent coherent clear concise intelligible audible loud soft gentle harsh rough smooth.