Synonyms of speak

speak 1 of 3

verb (1)

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

speak (for)

2 of 3

verb (2)

as in to seek

to make a request for

she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seek
• call (for)
• request
• sue (for)
• ask (for)
• plead (for)
• apply (for)
• beg (for)
• wish (for)
• desire
• press (for)
• require
• petition (for)
• quest
• insist (on)
• clamor (for)
• urge
• demand
• claim
• solicit
• invite
• invoke
• bespeak
• enjoin
• exact
• importune
• requisition

speak (to or with)

3 of 3

verb (3)

as in to talk (to)

to communicate with by means of spoken words

we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk (to)
• chat (with)
• converse (with)
• address
• greet
• engage in conversation
• notify
• board
• inform
• herald
• tell
• hail
• accost
• collar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of speak

Verb

The 27-year-old Fanning, who grew up in the spotlight as a child star alongside her sister Dakota, also spoke about how her career has evolved over the years after a journalist noted that this may be her most mature role yet. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 May 2025

The 'Survivor 48' final 5 speak in exclusive finale interview 'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview Of course, that is exactly what happened. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025

The governor then spoke with roughly two dozen of the protestors in a closed-door meeting in his office. —Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025

The presenters spoke their mother tongue (Farsi and Hindi), which was detected and translated in real-time to English. —Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025

Phrases Containing speak

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