Synonyms of speak

speak

verb

ˈspēk 

1

as in to say

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

finally spoke her fears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• talk
• tell
• utter
• discuss
• share
• articulate
• verbalize
• state
• vocalize
• give
• enunciate
• put
• announce
• bring out
• pass
• shout
• put into words
• voice
• publish
• look
• post
• proclaim
• whisper
• affirm
• blurt
• declare
• ventilate
• advertise
• sound
• assert
• promulgate
• publicize
• word
• get off
• air
• mouth
• vent
• broadcast
• breathe
• phrase
• formulate
• avow
• allege
• murmur
• comment
• gasp
• lip
• aver
• blabber
• shoot
• chirp
• remark
• spout
• bolt
• blaze
• clothe
• rip (out)
• avouch
• couch
• snarl
• purr
• drawl
• splutter
• formulize
• pipe up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppress
• stifle

2

as in to talk

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk
• lecture
• declaim
• expatiate
• hold forth
• orate
• discourse
• harangue
• take the floor
• descant
• expound
• recite
• soliloquize
• sermonize
• pontificate
• mouth
• spout
• dissert
• filibuster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of speak

The investigation is believed to be nearing a conclusion because all three coaches have been interviewed, according to a person with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Anderson spoke about her diagnosis of hepatitis C in the 1990s. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

The Roman Army, which had recently come from Italy, naturally spoke Introductory Latin, then known as Italian. — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

That is to say, his ability to speak with confidence about the future in ways that convince people to invest in his companies. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing speak

• speak (for)
• speak (to or with)
• speak one's mind
• speak out
• speak up