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speaks

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈspiks// UK //spˈiːks// speaks

v. to say words out loud to communicate with people. You use this to talk about the languages you know or the way someone uses their voice.

v. to utter words in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling; to possess the ability to communicate in a specific language.


SIMPLE

She speaks three languages fluently.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager speaks to the team every Monday morning to discuss the weekly goals.

COMPLEX

Although the professor speaks with a slight accent, his lectures are remarkably clear and accessible to students from all backgrounds.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is often used with 'to' when indicating the recipient of the communication, or 'with' to imply a conversation.

Pitfall

I speak English very goodI speak English very wellSpeak is a verb and must be modified by the adverb 'well' rather than the adjective 'good'.

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