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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

Act of producing speech.

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Examples for "talk"
Examples for "talk"
1
Orwellian tax talk Political tax talk is becoming Orwellian: Secrecy is Democracy.
Reuters
2
No need to talk to your average Government deputy about serious consequences.
The Irish Times
3
The French Foreign Ministry, however, said talk of a deal was premature.
The Irish Times
4
The shrill war talk of recent weeks has been alarming, Ban said.
The Guardian
5
NZ and the EU talk small business gains from free trade deal.
Radio NZ
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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Speaks through the time
Speaks across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
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United Kingdom
Less common
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