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Our heart oft times wakes when we sleep, and God can speak to that, either by words, by proverbs, by signs and similitudes, as well as if one was awake.
John Bunyan

Meaning of "speak to" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEAK TO

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEAK TO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Speak to is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES SPEAK TO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of speak to in the English dictionary

The first definition of speak to in the dictionary is to address. Other definition of speak to is to reprimand. Speak to is also to give evidence of or comments on.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEAK TO

speak
speak for
speak for itself
speak for yourself
speak one´s mind
speak out
speak the same language
speak up
speak volumes
speakable
speakeasies
speakeasy
speaker
speakerine
speakerphone
speakership
speaking
speaking clock
speaking in tongues
speaking part

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEAK TO

according to
be a wake-up to
come home to
come to
come up to
down to
due to
face up to
give rise to
give suck to
give way to
go to
in addition to
in order to
look forward to
make up to
prior to
put up to
set fire to
stick to

Synonyms and antonyms of speak to in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «speak to» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEAK TO

Find out the translation of speak to to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speak to from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speak to» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

说话
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hablar con
570 millions of speakers

English

speak to
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

से बात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التحدث إلى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

говорить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

falar com
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কথা বল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

parler
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bercakap dengan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ansprechen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

に話す
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이야기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngomong karo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nói chuyện với
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேசு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

e konuşmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parlare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mówić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

говорити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vorbesc cu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μιλήσετε με
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

praat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tala till
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snakke med
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speak to

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAK TO»

The term «speak to» is very widely used and occupies the 13.794 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAK TO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about speak to

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPEAK TO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word speak to.
1
Lee Atwater
I don't know who will lead us through the '90s, but they must be made to speak to this spiritual vacuum at the heart of American society, this tumor of the soul.
2
Ellen Bass
I think many people love poetry who don't know they love it. People are sometimes afraid of poetry, or they've been introduced to poetry that doesn't speak to them.
3
Lewis Black
I believe that summer is our time, a time for the people, and that no politician should be allowed to speak to us during the summer. They can start talking again after Labor Day.
4
John Bunyan
Our heart oft times wakes when we sleep, and God can speak to that, either by words, by proverbs, by signs and similitudes, as well as if one was awake.
5
George Carey
From a Christian point of view of course we do want a peaceful world, and I think September 11 did actually make people aware not only of vulnerability and how transitory life is, but there are forces of good and honor and justice which speak to us of God and his love for us.
6
Willa Cather
The dead might as well try to speak to the living as the old to the young.
7
Arthur Cayley
But be that as it may, I think it is more respectful to you that I should speak to you upon and do my best to interest you in the subject which has occupied me, and in which I am myself most interested.
8
Julian Clary
If I've been here a long time, I think: I must go to London and speak to someone or see a bus.
9
John Coltrane
I'd like to point out to people the divine in a musical language that transcends words. I want to speak to their souls.
10
Joy Covey
I can't really speak to the other parts of the economy, but what I think is very true of the tech world is that it's easy for talented people - whatever their gender, age, or race - to rise up and succeed.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEAK TO»

Discover the use of speak to in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speak to and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Speak to Win: How to Present with Power in Any Situation
In Speak to Win, Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade that readers can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large audience.
Brian Tracy, 2008
2
Speak to Me
Speak to Me! is the story of an ordinary hearing person confronted with an overwhelming reality--the fact that her son is deaf.
Marcia Calhoun Forecki, 1989
3
Speak to Me: The Legacy of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the ...
This collection of essays provides indispensable studies of the monumental 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon, from a variety of musical, cultural, literary and social perspectives.
Russell Reising, 2005
4
I Speak To The Silent
I Speak to the Silent is an exciting first novel by a powerful storyteller, who tells his history as he sees it.
Mtutuzeli Nyoka, 2004
5
Animal Speak
This beloved, bestselling guide has become a classic reference for anyone wishing to forge a spiritual connection with the majesty and mystery of the animal world.
Ted Andrews, 2010
6
Speak to Influence: How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Voice
The foolproof results of a polished and professional verbal delivery illustrate how the voice can be used to achieve greater confidence, credibility, professional success, and sales in this handbook on applying voice-control techniques used ...
Susan Berkley, 2004
7
Women Christian Mystics Speak to Our Times
While emphasizing the holy lives of these women, this book also reveals their lasting contributions to theology and spirituality.
David Brian Perrin, 2001
8
Speak to Me Words: Essays on Contemporary American Indian Poetry
This book is the first collection of essays on the genre, bringing poetry out from under the shadow of fiction in the study of Native American literature.
Dean Rader, Janice Gould, 2003
9
As We Speak: How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick
Outlines an empowering approach to public speaking that draws on the co-author's experience with leading companies, covering topics ranging from content and delivery to body language and interpersonal exchanges. Reprint.
Peter Meyers, Shann Nix, 2012
10
How to Speak to Youth . . . and Keep Them Awake at the Same ...
This practical, warm hearted guide to public speaking for youth ministers is presented with humor and insight by one of America's most sought-after youth speakers.
Ken Davis, 2010

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Speak to [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/speak-to>. May 2024 ».
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