speechifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of speechify
as in speaks

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  1. speaks
  2. announces
  3. proclaims
  4. broadcasts
  5. talks
  6. advertises
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  • Their enduring presence in literary and philosophical discussions speaks to the core function of the humanities—to explore, question, and better understand the forces that define our existence.
    — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The extensive use of cherrywood, renowned for its durable patina, speaks to Lucas’s desire to build a place that will outlive him.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of speaks
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  • The series begins with a prison bus pulling up to a correctional facility in Georgia, where the commander of jail operations, Major Boughner, announces how the 30 participants, 27 men and 3 women, will be divided.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Part of the problem is that friction rarely announces itself as a five-alarm fire.
    — Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of announces
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  • Assane proclaims his innocence, but everything points to his guilt.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Robert proclaims his son a prodigy, and John’s childhood is swept away from him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaims
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  • Each attendee broadcasts the clothes to their slice of the world, and fast.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Pentagon routinely broadcasts its events through its own websites and social media accounts, but the platforms have rules governing graphic violence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadcasts
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  • Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of talks
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  • Atari also advertises support for software developed for its 5200 games console.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The company advertises a 100-mile range and a top speed of 150mph for Midnight, which flies on 12 rotors.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertises
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