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Speakable
see synonyms of speakableAdjective
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Speakable
see synonyms of speakableverbWord forms: speaks, speaking, spoke or spoken
1.
to make (verbal utterances); utter (words)
2.
to communicate or express (something) in or as if in words
I speak the truth
3. (intransitive)
to deliver a speech, discourse, etc
4. (transitive)
to know how to talk in (a language or dialect)
he does not speak German
5. (intransitive)
to make a characteristic sound
the clock spoke
6. (intransitive)
(of dogs, esp hounds used in hunting) to give tongue; bark
7. (transitive) nautical
to hail and converse or communicate with (another vessel) at sea
8. (intransitive)
(of a musical instrument) to produce a sound
9. (intransitive; foll by for)
to be a representative or advocate (of)
he speaks for all the members
10. on speaking terms
11. so to speak
12. speak one's mind
13. to speak of
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Speakable
see synonyms of speakable verb intransitiveWord forms: spoke, ˈspoken, ˈspeaking
1.
to utter words with the ordinary voice; talk
2.
to express or communicate opinions, feelings, ideas, etc. by or as by talking
speak in our behalf, actions speak louder than words
3.
to make a request or reservation (for)
usually in the passive voice a seat not yet spoken for
4.
to make a speech; deliver an address or lecture; discourse
5.
to be a spokesman (for)
6.
to talk with another or others; converse
7.
to make or give out sound, as a gun firing or a dog barking
verb transitive
8.
to express or make known by or as by speaking
9.
to use or be able to use (a given language) in speaking
10.
to utter (words) orally
11. Archaic
to speak to; address
12. Archaic
to declare or show to be; reveal
13. Nautical
to hail (a ship)
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Speakable
see synonyms of speakablev. spoke (spōk), spo·ken (spōkən), speak·ing, speaks
v.intr.
1. To produce words by means of sounds; talk: Can the baby speak yet?
2.
a. To express thoughts or feelings to convey information in speech or writing: He spoke of his desire to travel. In her poem she speaks about loss.
b. To convey information or ideas in text: Their book speaks about adopting children.
3.
a. To engage in conversation: Can we speak for a few minutes about the assignment?
b. To be friendly or willing to communicate; be on speaking terms: They are no longer speaking.
4. To deliver an address or lecture: The mayor spoke at the rally.
5.
a. To act as spokesperson: I speak for the entire staff.
b. To convey information through another person: The family spoke to the media through their trusted adviser.
6.
a. To convey a message by nonverbal means: Actions speak louder than words.
b. To give an indication or suggestion: His manners spoke of good upbringing.
c. To be appealing: His poetry speaks to one's heart.
7. To make a reservation or request. Used with for: Has anyone spoken for the last piece of pizza?
8.
a. To produce a characteristic sound: The drums spoke.
b. To give off a sound on firing. Used of guns or cannon.
v.tr.
1. To say with the voice; pronounce or utter: She spoke the words with a French accent.
2. To converse in or be able to converse in (a language): speaks German.
3. To express in words; tell: speak the truth.
4. Nautical To hail and communicate with (another vessel) at sea.
5. To convey by nonverbal means: His eyes spoke volumes.
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