Definition of speak

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Speak (v. i.) To convey sentiments, ideas, or intelligence as if by utterance; as, features that speak of self-will..

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Gag :: Gag (n.) Something thrust into the mouth or throat to hinder speaking.
Correctness :: Correctness (n.) The state or quality of being correct; as, the correctness of opinions or of manners; correctness of taste; correctness in writing or speaking; the correctness of a text or copy..
Taciturnity :: Taciturnity (n.) Habilual silence, or reserve in speaking..
Worder :: Worder (n.) A speaker.
Harp :: Harp (n.) To dwell on or recur to a subject tediously or monotonously in speaking or in writing; to refer to something repeatedly or continually; -- usually with on or upon.
Boast :: Boast (v. i.) To speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult.
Note :: Note (n.) Hence, a writing intended to be used in speaking; memoranda to assist a speaker, being either a synopsis, or the full text of what is to be said; as, to preach from notes; also, a reporter's memoranda; the original report of a speech or of proceedings..
Hem :: Hem (v. i.) To make the sound expressed by the word hem; hence, to hesitate in speaking..
Well-spoken :: Well-spoken (a.) Speaking well; speaking with fitness or grace; speaking kindly.
Stage :: Stage (n.) An elevated platform on which an orator may speak, a play be performed, an exhibition be presented, or the like..
Cant :: Cant (n.) An affected, singsong mode of speaking..
Dictation :: Dictation (n.) The speaking to, or the giving orders to, in an overbearing manner; authoritative utterance; as, his habit, even with friends, was that of dictation..
Bespeak :: Bespeak (v. t.) To speak or arrange for beforehand; to order or engage against a future time; as, to bespeak goods, a right, or a favor..
Apophasis :: Apophasis (n.) A figure by which a speaker formally declines to take notice of a favorable point, but in such a manner as to produce the effect desired. [For example, see Mark Antony's oration. Shak., Julius Caesar, iii. 2.].
Dumbness :: Dumbness (n.) The quality or state of being dumb; muteness; silence; inability to speak.
Philippize :: Philippize (v. i.) To write or speak in the style of a philippic.
Remark :: Remark (n.) To take notice of, or to observe, mentally; as, to remark the manner of a speaker..
Sincerely :: Sincerely (adv.) Honestly; unfeignedly; without dissimulation; as, to speak one's mind sincerely; to love virtue sincerely..
Answer :: Answer (v. i.) To speak or write by way of return (originally, to a charge), or in reply; to make response..
Hypostasis :: Hypostasis (n.) Principle; an element; -- used by the alchemists in speaking of salt, sulphur, and mercury, which they considered as the three principles of all material bodies..
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