speak
Third Person
speaks
Present Participle
speaking
Past Tense
spoke
Past Participle
spoken
1
to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought
- He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
- Please speak louder so everyone in the room can hear you.
- She was so nervous she could hardly speak.
- The president will speak at the event tomorrow.
- I had to speak in a softer tone to convince her.
2
(of behavior, expressions, objects, etc.) to be the proof of a particular thing
transitive
- The broken window speaks accident.
- The messy room spoke of a busy week.
- His posture speaks of confidence.
- The book speaks of ancient legends and forgotten myths.
- Her bright smile speaks happiness.