speak to

verb

1. to address (a person)

2. to reprimand

   your father will speak to you later

3. formal,  to give evidence of or comments on (a subject)

   who will speak to this item?

Example Sentences

Goodman’s blunt words speak to a reality for many Black and brown Americans: the risks of COVID-19 are real, but perhaps pale in comparison to the day-to-day fear of violence at the hands of law enforcement — an omnipresent mental and physical health threat that predates the virus and may outlast it.

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"Some look at the weeds but I look at what is growing. I am really excited as I have a group of young players willing to change," he said, while also confirming he did not speak to owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break.

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"He was the nicest bloke ever who always made time to speak to fans," said Richard.

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She said the ability to create deepfakes of deceased historical figures did not just speak to a "lack of respect" towards them, but also posed further dangers for people's understanding of real and fake content.

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She wanted her husband, Samoye Richards, as well as her mother to speak to the BBC, because she said she was too upset.

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Related Words

• accost 
• acknowledge 
• address 
• approach 
• attend 
• embrace 
• hail 
• meet 
• receive 
• salute 
• shake hands 
• stop