To speak
Example: She speaks clearly during the meeting
Definition
"To speak" means to express thoughts, feelings, or information using articulated words or sounds. It involves producing language vocally to communicate with others, as in the example phrase, 'She speaks clearly during the meeting.'
Etymology
The verb "to speak" originates from Old English 'specan' or 'sprecan,' meaning to talk or utter words. This traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*sprekanan,' and is related to the notion of making a sound or voice. Did you know? The word has been used in English for over a thousand years, maintaining its core meaning throughout.
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"To speak" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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