speaking to

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation good wishes high-five letter ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

Example Sentences

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"A love that survives 78 years without meeting or even speaking to the person you love."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When speaking to Salon, Thayil generously explained what colors he saw in Soundgarden’s “Jesus Christ Pose”: “The word ‘Jesus’ is orangish, with brownish and reddish tones.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Did speaking to Anne Hathaway influence your final draft?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Gareth Jones was speaking to children about how he survived the Aberfan disaster when a little boy raised his hand.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He looked at the fan, seemed to be speaking to the metal parts.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

speaking to

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