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talk v.
address; give a lecture v.

VERB

talk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chat communicate convey declare deliver express go say shout tell utter voice whisper

STRONG

allege articulate assert aver blab chew converse descant discourse drawl enunciate expatiate gab gas jaw modulate mouth mumble murmur mutter perorate pronounce rap sound spiel spill state verbalize vocalize yak yammer

WEAK

break silence lip make known make public open one's mouth pop off put into words speak one's piece yakkety-yak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet conceal hold keep retain withhold

STRONG

deny hide praise speak clearly

WEAK

listen

VERB

address; give a lecture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue plead talk

STRONG

declaim descant discourse harangue orate pitch recite sermonize spiel spout stump

WEAK

get across hold forth prelect

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet

WEAK

listen

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In this video, WSJ analyzes Albanian court documents, travels to the development areas and speaks to the villagers at the heart of disputes over land ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The former Prince Andrew is not a working royal - so Buckingham Palace no longer speaks on his behalf and is not involved in his legal battle.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

That is why a lawyer who understands the issue -- and even speaks the child's language if it is not English -- is necessary.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Issues are what Brooks starts with when she speaks to voters canvassing across Maine.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The doctor speaks a tiny bit of Polish, and I think he basically understands the same set of lies I told the first doctor.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron