speak to
Britishverb
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to address (a person)
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to reprimand
your father will speak to you later
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formal to give evidence of or comments on (a subject)
who will speak to this item?
Example Sentences
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Keeve depicts Mizrahi’s process through personality-rich vignettes that speak to all of the love and excitement in his designs.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
I sat down to speak to Kane about the finer details of his game, shedding light on his unique role.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Rather than speak to the prime minister, Mr. Dermer called Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s national security adviser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
"You can sense it in town, when you speak to shopkeepers, hairdressers, bakers, all sorts," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Many of those suffering from the disease never see or speak to their families again.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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