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speak to |
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speak to
speak to vb (intr, preposition) 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?. Translationsdirigirse arivolgere la parolaspeak to
speak to1. Literally, to communicate with someone or a group by speaking. George and I haven't been speaking to one another ever since our argument.2. To address some topic or issue verbally, as in a speech or interview. The senator spoke to the need for bipartisan support if any meaningful tax reform were going to be possible.3. To indicate or signal some topic or issue. The amount of respiratory problems present in this city's population speaks to the abysmal air quality here.See also: speakspeak to someoneto talk to someone. I am angry with him and I refuse to speak to him. Were you speaking to me?See also: speakspeak to something[for something] to address, indicate, or signal something. This event speaks to the need for good communication. Your present state of employment speaks to your need for a better education.See also: speakspeak tov. To address some topic: The mayor spoke to the issue of tax increases.See also: speak |
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