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Meanings of spoke in English

Catalan
radi
Spanish
radio

Support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim.

radi

One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

Usage of spoke in English
1
Taylor spoke about possible use of plant fuel to replace nuclear energy.
The new yorker
2
He spoke Spanish, of course, and good French, but not much English.
The wrong venus
3
Yet, even as they spoke, the political crisis blocking these measures worsened.
The Irish Times
4
A short time ago, the Prime Minister spoke at a press conference.
Radio NZ
5
Out loud she spoke English: I wish I'd brought my passport today.
Lost in translation
6
Since Obama spoke these words, however, different interpretations and discrepancies have unfolded.
The Guardian
7
I mean, she spoke for the first time in four years today.
The weight of silence
8
Mr Norrell asked the question, but Childermass spoke his answer to Lascelles.
Jonathan strange and mr norrell
9
We spoke about a year ago, had a real heart to heart.
Battlestar Galactica
10
The four-spoke turboprop is used in developing countries, including China and Sudan.
Reuters
11
Walker took a long moment to consider his answer before he spoke.
Ilse Witch
12
The official spoke on condition of anonymity given sensitivities surrounding the case.
Reuters
13
Jethiss suddenly spoke over everyone: 'You are all in great danger here.
Assail
14
He mentioned once that she had considerable political knowledge and spoke German.
Funeral in Blue
15
Sunil Gupta spoke last year about how technology is changing business models.
The Irish Times
16
Weinstein said in a statement that he spoke with Morgan last year.
Reuters
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Catalan
radi
Spanish
radio
Spoke through the time
Spoke across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
New Zealand
Common
Canada
Common
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