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speak

/spiːk/
noun
  1. A low class bar, a speakeasy.

noun
  1. Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.

    "Corporate speak; IT speak."

  2. Speech, conversation.

verb
  1. To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

    "I was so surprised I couldn't speak."

  2. To have a conversation.

    "It's been ages since we've spoken."

  3. (by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.

    "Actions speak louder than words."

Synonymsarticulate, talk, verbalize
Antonymsbe silent

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