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synonyms speak and talk mean to express yourself by saying words. speak refers to anything that is said, whether it is understood or not and whether it is heard or not.

What language are they speaking?

She spoke to the class. talk suggests that there is a listener who understands what is said and often that both people do some speaking.

Do you have time to talk?

We talked about school.

actions speak louder than words

xem action

in a manner of speaking

xem manner

so to speak

used to indicate that you are using words in an unusual or figurative way rather than a literal way

We need to be all on the same wavelength, so to speak.

speak for

[phrasal verb]

speak for (someone) :to express the thoughts or opinions of (someone)

They chose him to speak for the group.

Speaking only for myself, I'm against the plan. [=I'm only expressing my own opinion when I say that I'm against the plan]

We don't want any dessert. Speak for yourself. I want some. - often used figuratively

I have nothing more to say. The facts speak for themselves. [=the facts clearly show what is true]

speak for (something or someone) chiefly US :to show that (something or someone) does or does not deserve to be praised, admired, etc.

It speaks well for [=says a lot for] the company that it donates so much money to local charities.

Her calm reaction to the crisis speaks well for her ability to perform under pressure.

The test results speak poorly for our school system.

be spoken for :to not be available because of already being claimed by someone else or in a relationship with someone else

I'm sorry. This seat is spoken for.

I can't go out with you; I'm already spoken for.

speak of

[phrasal verb]

speak of (someone or something) :to talk or write about (someone or something) :to mention (a subject) in speech or writing

Speaking of Jill, where is she?

It was the first time she spoke of going to law school.

She never speaks of her suffering during the war.

In the letter, he spoke of feeling ill.

speak of (something) :to indicate or suggest (something)

His diaries speak of a troubled mind. [=they show that he had a troubled mind]

speak of (someone or something)

to talk about (someone or something) in a specified way

He spoke well/highly/favorably of both job candidates.

b chiefly US :to show that (someone or something) does or does not deserve to be praised, admired, etc.

The continued success of the business speaks well of their judgment. [=shows that their judgment is good]

Her bad behavior speaks poorly of her upbringing.

speak of the devil

xem devil

speak out

[phrasal verb]

to speak freely and confidently about something :to express an opinion in an open way

She is never afraid to speak out on controversial issues. - often + against

Protesters spoke out against the decision.

speak the same language

xem language

speak up

[phrasal verb]

to speak loudly and clearly

Speak up. I can't hear you.

to speak at a meeting, in a class, etc.

Seeing that no one was going to answer the teacher's question, he decided to speak up.

to speak freely and confidently about something :to express an opinion openly

Several of us decided to speak up about our working conditions. - often + for

She is always ready to speak up for animal rights.

speak volumes

xem volume

speak your mind

xem mind

to speak of

worth mentioning or noticing

There was no progress to speak of.

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