speak to
Meaning
- (idiomatic) To give evidence regarding something; to attest or provide evidence for; to bespeak.
- (idiomatic) To address a particular topic.
- (idiomatic) To (figuratively) resonate with; to feel emotionally relevant to.
Synonyms
talk to
address
speak with
talk with
converse with
say hello
speak words of
exchange greeting
have a conference with
hold conversation with
hold intercourse with
say anything to
speak to personally
appeal to
Translations
rivolgere la parola
colloquor
sprechen mit
s’adresser à mettre une apostrophe à
başkası için söz söylemekEtymology
First used in 1610 in the sense of 'discuss'. Use for the meaning of 'bespeak' is attested since the 1960s.
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