speak
verb (used without object)
to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.
speaks
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present tense formof speak (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He often speaks about how he is living his dream - his parents have told him he has been talking about playing for England since he uttered his first words.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The president regularly speaks publicly about the ballroom and is known to spend time behind the scenes overseeing its design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“It means nothing for the Dodgers,” someone who speaks regularly with Walter said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“What we’re continuing to see speaks to people’s general frustration with their ability to use their insurance, and the complexity of it,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
She sits back in her seat and turns away as she speaks.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
