language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group. / Speech, conversation.

(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud. / (intransitive, reciprocal) To have a conversation.

(dated) a low class bar, a speakeasy.

Obsolete spelling of speak

(idiomatic) To give evidence regarding something; to attest or provide evidence for; to bespeak. / (idiomatic) To address a particular topic.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of speak

plural of speak

One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language. / The act of communicating vocally. / An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

present participle of speak

Used in speaking. / Expressive; eloquent. / Involving speaking. / Having the ability of speech. / (in compounds) Having competence in a language.