SPEAK Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word speak. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPEAK
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| talk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an exchange of ideas via conversation • discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') • the act of giving a talk to an audience • a speech that is open to the public • idle gossip or rumor verb • exchange thoughts; talk with • express in speech • use language • reveal information • divulge confidential information or secrets • deliver a lecture or talk | ||||||||
| verbalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • be verbose • express in speech • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • convert into a verb | ||||||||
| articulate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language • consisting of segments held together by joints verb • provide with a joint • put into words or an expression • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • unite by forming a joint or joints • express or state clearly | ||||||||
| utter | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers • complete and absolute verb • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) • express in speech • put into circulation | ||||||||
| communicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • transmit information • transmit thoughts or feelings • transfer to another • join or connect • be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas • administer Communion; in church • receive Communion, in the Catholic church | ||||||||
| converse | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a proposition obtained by conversion adjective satellite • of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other • turned about in order or relation verb • carry on a conversation | ||||||||
| dialogue | nounn | |||||||
noun • a conversation between two persons • the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction • a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people • a discussion intended to produce an agreement | ||||||||
| enunciate | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • express or state clearly | ||||||||
| express | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
| pronounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • pronounce judgment on | ||||||||
| vocalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter with vibrating vocal chords • sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel • pronounce as a vowel • express or state clearly • utter speech sounds | ||||||||
| voice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech • the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract • a sound suggestive of a vocal utterance • expressing in coherent verbal form • a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated • something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression • (metonymy) a singer • an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose • the ability to speak • (linguistics) the grammatical relation (active or passive) of the grammatical subject of a verb to the action that the verb denotes • the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music • A term used in phonetics and phonology to characterize speech sounds, with sounds described as either voiceless (unvoiced) or voiced. verb • give voice to • utter with vibrating vocal chords | ||||||||
| address | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored • the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • the manner of speaking to another individual • a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described • written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location • the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball • the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion verb • speak to • give a speech to • put an address on (an envelope) • direct a question at someone • address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • access or locate by address • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • speak to someone • adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | ||||||||
| mouth | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge • the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening • an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge) • the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water • a person conceived as a consumer of food • a spokesperson (as a lawyer) • an impudent or insolent rejoinder • the opening of a jar or bottle verb • express in speech • articulate silently; form words with the lips only • touch with the mouth | ||||||||
| verbalise | verbv | |||||||
verb • be verbose • express in speech • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • convert into a verb | ||||||||
