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speak
/spiːk/
noun
A low class bar, a speakeasy.
noun
Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
"Corporate speak; IT speak."
Speech, conversation.
verb
To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
"I was so surprised I couldn't speak."
To have a conversation.
"It's been ages since we've spoken."
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
"Actions speak louder than words."
Antonymsbe silent
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