- present tense form of speak (3rd person singular).
speaks
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She speaks mainly Spanish and is the primary caretaker for her husband, Nemorio, who is blind.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Muharemovic speaks Bosnian, German, English, Italian and Slovenian, while he frequently mentions his parents when he talks about his progress and the support he has received.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The 42-year-old Scituate, Massachusetts, native, who speaks in rapid, upbeat flourishes like he’s selling you a life-changing electric razor, has more than a little Barnum in him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
The fact that he continues to file what you say are baseless motions in family court, in an apparent attempt to drain your savings and keep you engaged, speaks volumes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
He swallows, hard, and when he speaks again his voice is barely above a whisper.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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