SPEAKS
/ˈspiːks/
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Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition
/ˈspiːks/
noun
- A low class bar, a speakeasy.
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.”
Source: Wiktionary
