Speak
/spiːk/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Speak
noun
- Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
"Corporate speak; IT speak."
- Speech, conversation.
verb
- To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
"I was so surprised I couldn't speak."
- To have a conversation.
"It's been ages since we've spoken."
- (by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
"Actions speak louder than words."
- To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
"This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage."
- To be able to communicate in a language.
"He speaks Mandarin fluently."
Anagrams of Speak
Words You Can Make
28 words can be made from the letters in "speak":
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
articulatetalkverbalize
ANTONYMS
be silent