Definition of speak

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Speak (v. t.) To utter in a word or words; to say; to tell; to declare orally; as, to speak the truth; to speak sense..

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Pretty-spoken :: Pretty-spoken (a.) Spoken or speaking prettily.
Speech :: Speech (n.) The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the faculty of expressing thoughts by words or articulate sounds; the power of speaking.
Carp :: Carp (v. i.) To talk; to speak; to prattle.
Speak :: Speak (v. i.) To express opinions; to say; to talk; to converse.
Action :: Action (n.) Gesticulation; the external deportment of the speaker, or the suiting of his attitude, voice, gestures, and countenance, to the subject, or to the feelings..
Smooth-spoken :: Smooth-spoken (a.) Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.
Lisp :: Lisp (v. t.) To speak with reserve or concealment; to utter timidly or confidentially; as, to lisp treason..
Lump :: Lump (v. i.) To take in the gross; to speak of collectively.
Inexpressibly :: Inexpressibly (adv.) In an inexpressible manner or degree; unspeakably; unutterably.
Knack :: Knack (v. i.) To speak affectedly.
Responsory :: Responsory (n.) The answer of the people to the priest in alternate speaking, in church service..
Jeer :: "Jeer (v.) To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker..
Battology :: Battology (n.) A needless repetition of words in speaking or writing.
Mock :: Mock (v. i.) To make sport contempt or in jest; to speak in a scornful or jeering manner.
Gesticulation :: Gesticulation (n.) A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments..
Spoke :: Spoke () imp. of Speak.
Ineffability :: Ineffability (n.) The quality or state of being ineffable; ineffableness; unspeakableness.
Concise :: Concise (a.) Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted; -- used of style in writing or speaking.
Grammar :: Grammar (n.) The art of speaking or writing with correctness or according to established usage; speech considered with regard to the rules of a grammar.
Canting :: Canting (a.) Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone..
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