speak: значение и определения

To utter words or articulate sounds with ordinary speech modulation; talk.

To convey thoughts, opinions, or emotions orally.

To express oneself.

To be on speaking terms: They are no longer speaking.

To deliver an address or lecture: The mayor spoke at the rally.

To make a statement in writing: The biography speaks of great loneliness.

To act as spokesperson: spoke for the entire staff.

To convey a message by nonverbal means: Actions speak louder than words.

To be expressive: spoke with her eyes.

To be appealing: His poetry speaks to one's heart.

To make a reservation or request. Often used with for: Is this dance spoken for? I spoke for the last slice of pizza.

To produce a characteristic sound: The drums spoke.

To give off a sound on firing. Used of guns or cannon.

To make communicative sounds.

To give an indication or a suggestion: His manners spoke of good upbringing.

To articulate in a speaking voice: spoke words of wisdom.

To converse in or be able to converse in (a language): speaks German.

To express aloud; tell: speak the truth.

To express in writing.

Nautical To hail and communicate with (another vessel) at sea.

To convey by nonverbal means: His eyes spoke volumes.

speak out To talk freely and fearlessly, as about a public issue.

speak up To speak loud enough to be audible.

speak up To speak without fear or hesitation.

so to speak In a manner of speaking: can't see the forest for the trees, so to speak.