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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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speaks

Muhammed said that he speaks to his son Urfan once a week or every second week.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

The candidate said she often speaks on the campaign trail about fighting for Arizonans.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

In short, though the film is inspired by reality, it takes place elsewhere, in Sorkinland—the place where everyone speaks in quips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

"Malaysia speaks so strongly about the protection of civilians, humanitarian principles and the consistent application of international law in Palestine," said Khoo of Universiti Malaya.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

She’s quiet for maybe ten seconds before she speaks again.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell