Speak

verb

1. To express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words or sign language converse
2. To convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)

   "can make a trumpet talk"

3. To use (a language) for conversing or communicating speak

   "… the peculiar French patois that he talked."

4. To speak idly prate
5. Gossip
6. To reveal secret or confidential information
7. To give a talk lecture
8. To deliver or express in speech utter
9. To make the subject of conversation or discourse discuss

   "talk business"

10. To influence, affect, or cause by talking

    "talked them into going"

11. To use (a language) for conversing or communicating speak

noun

1. The act or an instance of talking} {sx
2. A way of speaking language
3. Pointless or fruitless discussion verbiage
4. A formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views
5. Mention, report
6. Rumor, gossip
7. The topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip

   "it's the talk of the town"

8. Address, lecture
9. Written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner
10. Communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk

    "bird talk"

verb

1. To speak in a condescending or oversimplified fashion
2. To disparage or belittle by talking

verb

1. To clarify or settle by oral discussion

verb

1. To review or consider in conversation discuss

noun

1. Radio programming consisting of call-in shows

noun

1. A radio or television program in which usually well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

noun

1. Psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient

verb

1. To discuss favorably advocate, promote

   "talk up the new product"

2. To speak up plainly or directly

idiom

1. To talk rapidly and without stopping

   "Sheesh! Your friend really talks a blue streak!"