Sentences with the word speak

говорить, выступать, разговаривать, высказываться, высказывать, изъясняться

глагол

- говорить

- изъясняться, объясняться, говорить

to speak several languages — говорить на нескольких языках
to speak English — (уметь) говорить по-английски, знать английский язык
to speak through an interpreter — говорить через переводчика
to speak by signs — объясняться жестами
the Japanese delegate spoke in English — японский представитель говорил по-английски

- (of) упоминать

to speak of — (обыкн. с отрицанием) заслуживать упоминания
she has hardly any voice to speak of — о её голосе не стоит и говорить, у неё почти нет голоса
it is nothing to speak of — а) об этом не стоит и говорить, это не имеет значения; б) ничего стоящего /заслуживающего внимания, серьёзного/; в) пустяк, малое количество
not to speak of — не говоря уже о
I cannot afford a silver watch, not to speak of a gold one — у меня нет денег на серебряные часы, не говоря уже о золотых
the gentleman spoken of — джентльмен, о котором идёт /шла/ речь
her late husband was never spoken about in her presence — в её присутствии никогда не упоминали /не говорили/ о её покойном муже

- разговаривать

I know him to speak to — а) я знаю его достаточно, чтобы поговорить /заговорить/ с ним; б) у меня с ним шапочное знакомство
we had spoken with them before — мы уже раньше с ними переговорили /разговаривали/
they didn’t speak for a fortnight — они не разговаривали друг с другом две недели
she spoke with him for an hour — она проговорила с ним целый час
don’t speak until you are spoken to — не заговаривай, пока к тебе не обратятся

- (to) поговорить, переговорить (с кем-л.); обратиться к кому-л. с упрёком, просьбой и т. п.

I’ll speak to him about it — я с ним об этом поговорю

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Словосочетания

a conscious effort to speak more slowly — сознательная попытка говорить помедленнее  
she was granted leave to speak — ей предоставили слово (дали возможность сказать)  
speak more sanely about these affairs — говорить об этих делах более здраво  
to speak out in defence of justice — высказываться в защиту справедливости  
to speak with deliberation — говорить неторопливо, тщательно подбирая слова  
to speak (in) a dialect — говорить на диалекте  
to speak from the dispatch box — выступить в палате общин  
as if they had a dispensation to speak what they please — как если бы им разрешили говорить всё, что они хотят  
to speak fair — говорить вежливо  
to speak fluent English — свободно говорить по-английски  
to speak in generalities — говорить общими фразами  
to speak with a gruff voice — говорить хриплым голосом  

Примеры с переводом

Please speak clearly.

Пожалуйста, говори яснее.

English is spoken here.

Здесь говорят по-английски.

Let him speak.

Дай ему сказать. / Пусть говорит.

She spoke her mind.

Она высказала своё мнение.

I know whereof I speak.

Я знаю, о чём говорю.

I do not speak French.

Я не говорю по-французски.

The baby is learning to speak.

Ребёнок учится говорить.

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Примеры, ожидающие перевода

I speak from bitter experience (=having learnt something because something unpleasant happened).

It took her so much effort to speak that what she said carried great conviction (=showed she felt sure of what she said).

…the historian reserved his greatest contempt for those recreants who opposed the witch hunt but lacked the courage to speak out against it…

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Фразовые глаголы

speak out — высказаться, высказываться откровенно, говорить громко и отчетливо
speak up — высказываться, говорить громко, говорить громко и отчетливо

Возможные однокоренные слова

speaker  — спикер, громкоговоритель, оратор, диктор, говорящий, рупор
speaking  — говорящий, выразительный, разговор
misspeak  — говорить или произносить неправильно, ошибка

Формы слова

verb
I/you/we/they: speak
he/she/it: speaks
ing ф. (present participle): speaking
2-я ф. (past tense): spoke
3-я ф. (past participle): spoken


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Those who were murdered cannot speak.



Конечно, те, кто были расстреляны, они не могут говорить.


Children will only speak when spoken to.



Кроме того, дети должны были говорить только тогда, когда с ними разговаривают.


I don’t actually speak Dutch.



Прежде всего, я, в действительности, не говорю на голландском.


All Kabbalistic books speak only about this.



Ведь все каббалистические книги говорят только об этом, и ни о чем другом.


Many also speak German and French.



Многие, к тому же, говорят на немецком и французском языках.


Kids who can speak usually speak better and more often.



Те, кто обладает большей властью, обычно говорят чаще и больше.


We can speak and speak and speak.


If you speak anything, speak the truth.


All who can speak for themselves should speak.


Words speak us more than we speak them.


Either we speak it there or you speak it here.


Act and speak the way you want your child to act and speak.



Действуйте и говорите, как бы вы хотели, чтобы ваш ребенок действовал и разговаривал.


If you can speak, then speak.


He can speak slowly and he can speak quickly.


They often speak softly and provide short answers, and some rarely speak spontaneously with teachers or other school personnel.



Они часто говорят тихо и дают короткие ответы, а некоторые редко разговаривают с учителями и одноклассниками.


People who speak two or more languages have significantly better overall cognitive abilities than those who speak one.



Люди, говорящие на двух или более языках, имеют значительно лучшие общие познавательные способности, чем те, кто говорит на одном.


I won’t speak until You speak.


I can also speak languages that people in rural Kenya speak which make for good communication and friendships.



Я также могу говорить на языках, которыми говорят люди в сельской Кении, что обеспечивают хорошее общение и дружбу.


I speak for Sha’re, who can no longer speak for herself.



Я говорю за Шаре, которая больше не может говорить за себя.


Let’s either speak Chinese, or not speak at all.

Ничего не найдено для этого значения.

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Examples of how to use the word “speak” in a sentence. How to connect “speak” with other words to make correct English sentences.

speak (v): to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone

Use “speak” in a sentence

He can speak 10 languages.
It’s not hard to find a lawyer who can speak English here.
Speak less and listen more.
She always speaks to him in a loud voice.
Please speak in a low voice.
She speaks northern accent.
Generally speaking, men are physically stronger than women.
Public speaking is the number one fear of the majority of people.
Roughly speaking, there are about 30 people in the bus.
Please speak slowly and clearly.
She speaks with a southern accent.
I can speak English fluently.
Please speak more slowly.

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verb (used without object), spoke or (Archaic) spake [speyk]; /speɪk/; spo·ken or (Archaic) spoke; speak·ing.

to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk: He was too ill to speak.

to communicate vocally; mention: to speak to a person about various matters.

to converse: She spoke with him for an hour.

to deliver an address, discourse, etc.: to speak at a meeting.

to make a statement in written or printed words.

to communicate, signify, or disclose something by any means; convey significance: The voters have spoken loud and clear.

Phonetics. to produce sounds or audible sequences of individual or concatenated sounds of a language, especially through phonation, amplification, and resonance, and through any of a variety of articulatory processes.

(of a computer) to express data or other information audibly by means of an audio response unit.

to emit a sound, as a musical instrument; make a noise or report.

Chiefly British. (of dogs) to bark when ordered.

Fox Hunting. (of a hound or pack) to bay on finding a scent.

verb (used with object), spoke or (Archaic) spake [speyk]; /speɪk/; spo·ken or (Archaic) spoke; speak·ing.

to utter vocally and articulately: to speak words of praise.

to express or make known with the voice: to speak the truth.

to declare in writing or printing, or by any means of communication.

to make known, indicate, or reveal.

to use, or be able to use, in oral utterance, as a language: to speak French.

(of a computer) to express or make known (data, prompts, etc.) by means of an audio response unit.

Nautical. to communicate with (a passing vessel) at sea, as by voice or signal: We spoke a whaler on the fourth day at sea.

Archaic. to speak to or with.

Verb Phrases

speak for,

  1. to intercede for or recommend; speak in behalf of.
  2. to express or articulate the views of; represent.
  3. to choose or prefer; have reserved for oneself: This item is already spoken for.

speak out, to express one’s opinion openly and unreservedly: He was not afraid to speak out when it was something he believed in strongly.

speak to,

  1. to address or respond to, as in speech or action: The legislature must speak to the issue of gun violence.
  2. to be appealing or relevant to: His music speaks to me on a very deep level.
  3. to provide evidence for:Our company’s rapid growth speaks to the passion and commitment of our employees.

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Idioms about speak

    so to speak, to use a manner of speaking; figuratively speaking: We still don’t have our heads above water, so to speak.

    speak by the book, to say with great authority or precision: I can’t speak by the book, but I know this is wrong.

    speak well for, to be an indication or reflection of (something commendable); testify admirably to: Her manners speak well for her upbringing.

    to speak of, worth mentioning: The country has no mineral resources to speak of.

Origin of speak

First recorded before 900; Middle English speken, Old English specan, variant of sprecan; cognate with German sprechen (Old High German sprehhan; compare variant spehhan )

synonym study for speak

1. Speak, converse, talk mean to make vocal sounds, usually for purposes of communication. To speak often implies conveying information and may apply to anything from an informal remark to a scholarly presentation to a formal address: to speak sharply; to speak before Congress. To converse is to exchange ideas with someone by speaking: to converse with a friend. To talk is a close synonym for to speak but usually refers to less formal situations: to talk about the weather; to talk with a friend.

OTHER WORDS FROM speak

speak·a·ble, adjectivespeak·a·ble·ness, nounspeak·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby speak

S.P.C.A., S.P.C.C., SPCK, SPD, SPDA, speak, speak down to, speakeasy, speaker, Speaker of the House, speakerphone

Other definitions for speak (2 of 2)


a combining form extracted from newspeak (coined by George Orwell in his novel, 1984), used in the formation of compound words, usually derogatory, derisive, or facetious, that denote the style or vocabulary of a discipline, person, era, etc., as specified by the initial element: techspeak; artspeak; nukespeak; leetspeak; geek-speak.

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MORE ABOUT SPEAK

What is a basic definition of speak?

Speak means to talk, to give a lecture or speech, or to use your voice to say something. The word speak has many other senses as a verb and is used in several idioms.

Speak is a synonym of talk and means to use words and sounds to communicate. When humans speak with each other, we use language governed by rules to understand each other.

Some birds, such as parrots and ravens, are able to imitate human voices. While they don’t actually understand the words they use, we still say these animals are able to speak.

  • Real-life examples: It is very unlikely that you never speak to people. Some people use sign language to communicate because they are unable to speak. If you have a cold or sore throat, it is harder to speak.
  • Used in a sentence: My throat hurts, so I am having trouble speaking. 

If someone speaks at an event, they are giving a lecture or speech there. Special guests or honorary lecturers often speak at colleges, scientific conventions, or award ceremonies.

  • Used in a sentence: I was in the audience when the president spoke at our college. 

When used as a transitive verb, speak means to use your voice to express something or to say something.

  • Real-life examples: Witnesses at trials are expected to speak the truth. In the past, in many countries it was often dangerous to speak against God or the country’s religion. People from France speak French.
  • Used in a sentence: I knew the right answer, but I was too nervous to speak the words.

Where does speak come from?

The first records of speak come from before the 900s. It comes from the Old English specan and is related to the Old High German spehhan, also meaning “to speak.”

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How is speak used in real life?

Speak is a very common word that most often means to talk.

Hearing President Biden speak with empathy is a greater relief than I ever could’ve imagined

— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) January 20, 2021

My father really did me a favor when he taught me not to speak to people who don’t want to speak to me first.

— Yelitsa Jean-Charles (@TheYelitsa) November 3, 2020

This weekend on Science Fantastic, our guest is Nobel Laureate, Frank Wilczek, speaking about Newton, Einstein, dark matter and dark energy, and the future of physics.

— Dr. Michio Kaku (@michiokaku) January 14, 2021

Try using speak!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of speak?

A. talk
B. silence
C. say
D. tell

Words related to speak

chat, communicate, convey, declare, deliver, express, go, say, shout, tell, utter, voice, whisper, argue, plead, talk, allege, articulate, assert, aver

How to use speak in a sentence

  • Other researchers decoded speech from the brain signals of a paralyzed man who is unable to speak.

  • Every time she talks to a caller the connection feels real, even if it’s with someone she’ll never speak to again.

  • Over the years, I’ve spoken with some helmet companies that are wary of adding a rotational-energy standard to the test, because there are disagreements over methodology.

  • While Somali and Oromo may not be among the most-spoken languages in the state – or even the county – there are many residents who speak those languages in San Diego, home to the largest populations of those groups in the state.

  • “I was confused,” says the doctor, who requested anonymity because his employer will not allow him to speak to the media.

  • So we do demand justice and we do speak up and make demands.

  • Or has the see and hear and speak-no-evil stance of the Republican House persuaded him that he is in the clear?

  • “We met the smuggler in the train station; he came to speak with us about the services he provided,” Yazbek says.

  • He disagrees, though, and says it is the duty of every person—men, especially—to speak up on this issue.

  • They were born in 51 countries and speak 59 foreign languages, but they seemed bound by a single purpose and resolve.

  • “Perhaps you do not speak my language,” she said in Urdu, the tongue most frequently heard in Upper India.

  • Now first we shall want our pupil to understand, speak, read and write the mother tongue well.

  • To be wiser than other men is to be honester than they; and strength of mind is only courage to see and speak the truth.

  • Since this is a law of vibration, it is unscientific to speak of giving an overtone, for all tones contain overtones.

  • When we speak against one capital vice, we ought to speak against its opposite; the middle betwixt both is the point for virtue.

British Dictionary definitions for speak (1 of 2)


verb speaks, speaking, spoke or spoken

to make (verbal utterances); utter (words)

to communicate or express (something) in or as if in wordsI speak the truth

(intr) to deliver a speech, discourse, etc

(tr) to know how to talk in (a language or dialect)he does not speak German

(intr) to make a characteristic soundthe clock spoke

(intr) (of dogs, esp hounds used in hunting) to give tongue; bark

(tr) nautical to hail and converse or communicate with (another vessel) at sea

(intr) (of a musical instrument) to produce a sound

(intr foll by for) to be a representative or advocate (of)he speaks for all the members

on speaking terms on good terms; friendly

so to speak in a manner of speaking; as it were

speak one’s mind to express one’s opinions frankly and plainly

to speak of of a significant or worthwhile naturewe have had no support to speak of

Derived forms of speak

speakable, adjective

Word Origin for speak

Old English specan; related to Old High German spehhan, Middle High German spechten to gossip, Middle Dutch speken; see speech

British Dictionary definitions for speak (2 of 2)


suffix forming nouns

informal the language or jargon of a specific group, organization, or fieldcomputerspeak

Word Origin for -speak

C20: formed on the pattern of newspeak

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Other Idioms and Phrases with speak


In addition to the idioms beginning with speak

  • speak down to
  • speak for
  • speak of the devil
  • speak one’s mind
  • speak one’s piece
  • speak out
  • speak out of turn
  • speak the same language
  • speak too soon
  • speak up
  • speak volumes

also see:

  • actions speak louder than words
  • in a manner of speaking
  • nothing to speak of
  • not to mention (speak of)
  • on speaking terms
  • so to speak
  • to speak of

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В этой статье расскажем о правилах употребления глаголов to say, to tell, to speak и to talk, а также объясним, в чем между ними разница.

Разница между say, tell, speak, talk

На английский язык глагол «говорить» можно перевести несколькими способами: to speak, to say, to tell и to talk. Чтобы понять, какое слово и в какой ситуации уместно употреблять, нужно знать разницу между этими глаголами. Для этого мы приведем значения каждого из них и примеры употребления, а в конце дадим небольшой тест для закрепления материала.

Глагол to say

Глагол to say переводится как «говорить», «произносить».

He said that you were the best candidate for this position. — Он сказал, что ты лучший кандидат на эту должность.
Eric was shocked and couldn’t say a word. — Эрик был шокирован и не мог произнести ни слова.
She wanted to say something on that matter but she was interrupted. — Она хотела сказать что-то по этому вопросу, но ее перебили.

Чаще всего после to say не употребляется объект, к которому обращается говорящий. Но если его необходимо указать, то нужно использовать частицу to.

I’m going to say to all of them that they are wrong. — Я собираюсь сказать им всем, что они неправы.

В неформальной беседе to say используется для указаний сделать что-то. В таком случае после to say употребляется глагол в инфинитивной форме (to + начальная форма глагола).

Mom said to sweep the floor and to tidy up my room. — Мама сказала подмести пол и прибрать комнату.

Также to say используют, чтобы указать на какую-то информацию или дать приказ.

The rules say that students are not allowed to leave the dormitory after 11 p.m. — Правила гласят, что студентам нельзя покидать общежитие после 11 вечера.

Глагол to tell

Глагол to tell переводится как «сообщить», «информировать», «рассказывать». Когда мы говорим что-то кому-то, то после to tell не ставится частица to.

Tell me what’s on your mind. — Расскажи мне, что у тебя на уме.
Please, tell me when you are going to get married. — Пожалуйста, скажите мне, когда вы собираетесь пожениться.
Don’t trust him. He always tells lies. — Не доверяй ему. Он всегда говорит неправду.

To tell не употребляется со словами a word (слово), a name (имя), a sentence (предложение) и a phrase (фраза).

Don’t you dare to tell say a word. — Не смей произносить ни слова.

To tell используют в приказах и указаниях.

I told him to sit quietly but he never obeys. — Я велела ему сидеть тихо, но он никогда не слушается.

Когда вы даете оценку каким-то событиям на основании своих знаний, опыта или фактов, также употребляйте глагол to tell.

I can tell that he’s nervous. He is looking aside and sweating a lot. — Могу с уверенностью сказать, что он нервничает. Он смотрит в сторону и сильно потеет.

Малоизвестное значение глагола tell — это «различать».

While talking to these triplets it’s hard to tell one from the other. — В разговоре с этими тройняшками сложно отличить одного от другого.

В таблице привели популярные устойчивые словосочетания с этими глаголами.

Say Tell
to say hello — поздороваться
to say goodbye — попрощаться
to say nothing — промолчать
to say something — сказать что-то
to say a prayer — произнести молитву
to say yes — согласиться
to say no — отказаться
Say no more! — Понятно!, Ни слова больше!
to tell a joke — рассказать шутку
to tell a lie — соврать
to tell a story — рассказать историю
to tell the truth — сказать правду
to tell the future — предсказать будущее
to tell the difference — отличать, различать
to tell the time — сказать, который сейчас час

Глагол to speak

To speak переводится как «разговаривать», «говорить», чаще используется в формальных ситуациях. При обращении к кому-то, после глагола to speak ставьте предлог to или союз with. Если используете глагол в значении «говорить о чем-то», то после него употребляйте предлог of или about.

I want to speak to the manager of the restaurant. — Я хочу поговорить с менеджером ресторана.
Would you like to speak to the psychologist about your deepest fears? — Хотел бы ты поговорить с психологом о своих самых глубоких страхах?

To speak также употребляется в значении «издавать звук», «использовать голос».

Valory spoke so quietly I could hardly make it out. — Вэлори говорила так тихо, что я с трудом мог разобрать ее речь.

Распространенное значение to speak — это «говорить на языке».

My daughter speaks Spanish and French fluently. — Моя дочь свободно говорит по-испански и по-французски.

При употреблении to speak в значении «высказываться против», «высказываться за» используйте предлоги against и in favor of.

The bravest employees spoke in favor of a pay rise. — Самые смелые сотрудники высказались за повышение зарплаты.

Разговаривая по телефону, используйте глагол to speak во времени Present Continuous.

Jane is speaking. — Джейн у телефона. / Говорит Джейн.

Глагол to talk

To talk переводится как «говорить», «вести диалог», «беседовать». Глагол похож по значению на to speak. Разница в том, что to talk используется в более неформальной обстановке.

Jeffry talks too much. He is a real chatterbox. — Джеффри слишком много говорит. Он настоящий болтун.
Let’s talk about you and me. — Давай поговорим о тебе и обо мне.

Одно из значений to talk — «обсуждать кого-либо», «обсуждать что-либо».

My dad loves to talk sports. — Мой отец любит говорить о спорте.
Talking of Brandon, he seems gloomy. Do you know what’s happening to him? — Кстати о Брендоне, он кажется мрачным. Ты знаешь, что с ним происходит?

Другое значение to talk — «предавать огласке», «выдавать секретную информацию».

He talks stuff, you know. We need to make him keep silent. — Он болтает всякое, знаешь. Нам нужно заставить его замолчать.

Следующее значение глагола to talk — «убеждать», «иметь влияние».

Money, power and connections talk. — Деньги, власть и связи действительно убеждают.

В таблице привели список распространенных выражений с глаголами to speak и to talk.

Speak Talk
to speak your mind — открыто выражать свои мысли
to speak up — говорить громко и отчетливо
to speak too soon — поторопиться с выводами
to be not on speaking terms — не общаться
to speak highly of smb — хорошо о ком-либо отзываться
to speak ill of smb — плохо о ком-либо отзываться
Can’t speak a word of Spanish. — Не могу ни слова сказать по-испански.
to talk behind one’s back — говорить у кого-то за спиной
to talk back — спорить, возражать
to talk nonsense — нести чепуху
to talk one out of smth — отговорить кого-либо от чего-то
to talk one into smth — уговорить кого-либо на что-то
to talk it over — обсудить, обговорить
You talk sense. — Дело говоришь.

Чтобы закрепить материал, пройдите небольшой тест на употребление to say, to tell, to speak и to talk.

Тест по теме «Разница между say, tell, speak, talk»

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