Phrasal Verb 'Speak'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Speak'.

Speak out

Meaning: Talk openly and freely

Example: People are afraid to SPEAK OUT in oppressive political regimes.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

Speak to

Meaning: Comment, make a statement

Example: The secrecy SPEAKS TO the importance of the documents.

Notes:

• Inseparable
• American English

Speak up

Meaning: Talk more loudly

Example: They couldn't hear the speaker and asked him to SPEAK UP a bit.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English