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1
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
- finally spoke her fears
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2
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
- the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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