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Meanings of speak (speaks) in English

Portuguese
dizer
Catalan
verbalitzar
Spanish
conversar

Express in speech.

Related terms
dizer
Catalan
parlar
Spanish
dirigirse

Give a speech to.

parlar
Synonyms
Examples for "mouth"
Examples for "mouth"
1
There is the same diversity in the mouth as in the intestine.
The History of a Mouthful of Bread / And its effect on the organ...
2
Foot-and-mouth has been estimated to have cost the industry so far £200m.
The Irish Times
3
Results from a suspect foot-and-mouth case in Co Louth have proved negative.
The Irish Times
4
The lines of the mouth were crooked; the lips, thick and red.
The Country Doctor
5
Tests on a suspected case of foot-and-mouth in North Carolina are negative.
The Irish Times
1
His paper was so far an utter blank save for his name.
IT
2
However, it is in their flower form that they reach utter perfection.
The Guardian
3
This is such an important area and can lead to utter frustration.
Independent.ie
4
It was the surprise, of course, the utter transformation I'd just witnessed.
The distant hours
5
The terrified soldier must utter words to get the torture to stop.
The Guardian
1
Don't ask me to think deeper or verbalize more than that.
Man in the Middle
2
You must be able to clearly verbalize your likes and dislikes.
The South African
3
It flowed with them. He frowned as if struggling to verbalize his thoughts.
The chamber of ten
4
Her misgivings weren't easy to verbalize, but they were just added weight to her shoulders.
Mad enough to marry
5
I wasn't ready to verbalize that heinous act yet.
Calamity jayne
1
Yes, some music fight loneliness and allows you to better verbalise emotions.
Jamaica Observer
2
Men may tend to internalise feelings and women may want to verbalise them.
Jamaica Observer
3
Well, that's a reality for many disabled people who're unable to verbalise what's happening for them.
Radio NZ
4
Tereena does not verbalise but claps once for yes and twice for no to indicate her preferences.
Radio NZ
5
He didn't have the words to verbalise how he felt and he had a terrible knot in his stomach.
The Irish Times

Act of producing speech.

Related terms
Usage of speaks in English
1
Health correspondent Owain Clarke reports and speaks to health minister Mark Drakeford.
BBC
2
She was a great war leader, and speaks of those days often.
Gladiatrix
3
Watch: Trade Minister David Parker speaks about foreign home-buyers on Morning Report.
Radio NZ
4
This speaks words about how great these two young champions really are!
Climbing Magazine
5
It speaks volumes for the quality control in this important Irish industry.
The Irish Times
6
Definitely.' She speaks in many exclamation marks, excited by every new opportunity.
The Guardian
7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks via a video link from Israel.
Reuters
8
She often speaks at high schools about body image and body acceptance.
The South African
9
He speaks French but he didn't try speaking one word of French.
The Guardian
10
Dad doesn't say much; he hardly ever speaks at these family gatherings.
Within arm's reach
11
As a result, Ahmed Husseini speaks of a deep alienation from society.
The Guardian
12
Martinez said, 'Mehmet Pasha speaks no English.' It seemed to amuse him.
Sword of Honour
13
He speaks the way he designs product: not a single wasted word.
Reuters
14
She speaks to her chief of staff and Health Minister Chris Hipkins.
Radio NZ
15
Every time Doherty speaks, you can understand why people would vote SF.
The Irish Times
16
He speaks Russian and French and loves opera, wine, food and football.
Reuters
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Translations for speaks
Speaks through the time
Speaks across language varieties
New Zealand
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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