speaking

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/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/ English

Definitions

adjective

Used in speaking.“one's normal speaking voice”
Expressive; eloquent.“The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.”
Involving speaking.“It was her first speaking part: she screamed.”
Having the ability of speech.

noun

One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.“I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.”
The act of communicating vocally.
An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

verb

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.“I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”
To have a conversation.“It's been ages since we've spoken.”
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.“Actions speak louder than words.”
To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.“This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage.”

Related words

Synonyms

articulate talk verbalize public speaking talking mumbling muttering tongued oral presentation speech-endowed speech production say speaker expression saying speech interpretation mention

Antonyms

unspeaking nonspeaking be silent

Associated

accent dialect peru speak behalf language listening languages spoke spoken voice

Rhymes

seeking creaking shrieking freaking reeking tweaking sneaking streaking leaking wreaking

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