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Communication, or the act of engaging in communication
“The priestess urged her son not to engage in public speaking, convinced that doing so would only earn him the wrath of his listeners.”
The action of saying or expressing something aloud
An instance of information transfer, typically involving conversation or discourse
A formal speech delivered to an audience
Communication by spoken words
Related to, or used for, speech or talking
“This was too weird for words: a speaking device waiting for an answer.”
Expressive or eloquent in nature
“The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.”
Like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation
Used for, or being engaged in, the act of speaking or conversing
Showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness of something
(with object) Present participle for to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“Or if he has done nothing wrong, then let him speak his truth and we may let him go.”
(without object) Present participle for to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“I waited until I was finally allowed to speak.”
Present participle for to make a speech or contribute to a debate
“Advocates and skeptics alike been invited to speak about climate change.”
(speak to/with) Present participle for to have a conversation
“I was not able to speak to him about the urgent matter as he was busy at the time.”
(speak of) Present participle for to mention or discuss in speech or writing
“The book recounts experiences of former staff who speak of being very well taken care of by the firm.”
(speak to) Present participle for to talk to in order to reprove or advise
“Please speak to your son about his terrible career choice.”
(usually "speak of") Present participle for to serve as evidence for something
“His frailty at such a young age would speak of a life of hardship.”
Present participle for to be able to converse in a foreign language
“Unfortunately, I am unable to speak Italian.”
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