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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Even when everyone speaks the same language, patients and doctors struggle to communicate about symptoms, treatment options, and risks.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
She speaks to Lucy Owen about the evolution of how her villain character became Welsh.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Here, in a conversation edited for length and clarity, he speaks about his love for television and his character on “Ludwig.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 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
It’s the assistant who speaks, ultimately, tasked with the job via unspoken prodding from her boss.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
