speaks (to or with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of speak (to or with)
as in talks (to)
to communicate with by means of spoken words we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop

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  1. addresses
  2. greets
Verb
  • The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • The other addresses a complaint that has followed Las Vegas nightlife for years.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of addresses
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  • Noah Kahan greets fans at a Culture Pop soda pop-up outside Fenway Park on July 8.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • The shrinekeeper greets bar patrons, gives them nicknames, will learn to recognize regulars, plays games of chess alone and with guests, and accepts tips that manifest into permanent flora or small totems within the microcosm of the work.
    — Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of greets
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“Speaks (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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