speak
verb (used without object)
to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.
had spoken
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past perfectof speak.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He said he had spoken to Huang earlier in the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Some wished Huerta had spoken out earlier, at least within the insular union, in order to prevent others from being victimized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Shortly after the announcement of the call, Kyiv said Zelensky had spoken to the Nordic leaders about the conversation with Putin.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Before the ad featuring her mother, Acton had spoken openly about her trauma.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
Even Dallben had spoken it in a whisper.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
