speaking
noun
adjective
Origin of speaking
speak
verb (used without object), spoke or (Archaic) spake; spo·ken or (Archaic) spoke; speak·ing.
verb (used with object), spoke or (Archaic) spake; spo·ken or (Archaic) spoke; speak·ing.
Verb Phrases
Origin of speak
Synonyms for speak
Examples from the Web for speaking
Contemporary Examples of speaking
Speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.
Jihadis Release New Year’s Eve Video of Italian Female HostagesJamie Dettmer, Barbie Latza Nadeau
January 2, 2015
“Mona Iraqi is responsible for 25 families losing their lives,” he said, speaking figuratively.
Speaking of the literature you love, the Bloomsbury writers crop up in your collection repeatedly.
Sometimes democracy and liberalism are about speaking up about the great issues, like a massive foreign war.
A Few Great Men Too Many: Aaron Sorkin Doesn’t Think You Can Handle the TruthArthur Chu
December 21, 2014
Both the Republicans in Congress and the American-Cuban community in exile have been speaking out against the warming relations.
Historical Examples of speaking
Some of these bright beings are speaking, and others are silent.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
I have more than once tried to deceive you, but you will feel that I am not now speaking falsely.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
She heard him speaking in a voice not louder than a whisper, rapid, distinct.
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
I have used the words "they" and "their" in speaking of these heroes.
"Yes," said Dick, staring in front of him and speaking in a dull, even voice.
VivietteWilliam J. Locke