[intransitive] to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody. speak to somebody The President refused to speak to reporters.

speak · 1[intransitive] to talk to someone about something; to have a conversation with someone speak (to somebody) (about something/somebody) I've spoken to the ...

the language used by a particular group of people, especially when it is difficult for other people to understand or they find it annoying.

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun speak, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

​to state the views or wishes of a person or a group; to act as a representative for somebody. Our party speaks for the poor and unemployed.

There are 55 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb speak, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

speak to · ​to discuss or comment on a topic, problem or situation. The show wants to speak to real issues affecting young people. · ​to be evidence that ...

[intransitive, transitive] to say things; to speak in order to give information or to express ideas or feelings. Stop talking and listen!

phrasal verb. speak of something. ​(formal) to be evidence that something exists or is present. Everything here speaks of perfect good taste.

speaker · ​. a person who gives a talk or makes a speech. He was a guest speaker at the conference. · ​. a person who speaks a particular language. English ...