Synonyms of speak
16 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for speak is talk. Other synonyms of speak are articulate, say, verbalize and blab.
Synonyms and similar words for speak
verbMore synonyms
- articulateTo speak clearly; to enunciate.
- talkTo speak (a certain language).
- verbalizeTo speak or to use words to express.
- babble
- blabTo speak carelessly or excessively.
- chatTo chat shit (to speak nonsense, to lie).
- chatter
- converse
- discuss
- jabber
- open one's mouthTo speak.
- sayTo speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
- yak
- yap
- yammer
- moot obsoleteTo talk or speak.
Opposite of speak
verbMore antonyms
- be silentTo refrain from speaking; to say nothing. (This entry is a translation hub.).
Meaning of speak
- verb To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
- verb To have a conversation.
- verb To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
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