speak speak /ˈspiːk/

verb

1. () Express in speech  ( verbalise [British] , verbalize , utter , mouth , speak , talk )
   express in speech
    She talks a lot of nonsense
   She talks a lot of nonsense
    This depressed patient does not verbalize
   This depressed patient does not verbalize
   
2. () Exchange thoughts; talk with  ( speak , talk )
   exchange thoughts; talk with
    We often talk business
   We often talk business
    Actions talk louder than words
   Actions talk louder than words
   
3. () Use language  ( talk , speak )
   use language
    The baby talks already
   the baby talks already
    The prisoner won't speak
   the prisoner won't speak
    They speak a strange dialect
   they speak a strange dialect
   
4. () Give a speech to  ( address , speak )
   give a speech to
    The chairman addressed the board of trustees
   The chairman addressed the board of trustees
   
5. () Make a characteristic or natural sound  ( speak )
   make a characteristic or natural sound
    The drums spoke
   The drums spoke