Speak
/spiːk/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Speak
noun
- Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
"Corporate speak; IT speak."
- Speech, conversation.
verb
- To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
"I was so surprised I couldn't speak."
- To have a conversation.
"It's been ages since we've spoken."
- (by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
"Actions speak louder than words."
- To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
"This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage."
- To be able to communicate in a language.
"He speaks Mandarin fluently."
Anagrams of Speak
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
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Letter Values
s1
p3
e1
a1
k5
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Speak"
Speak is a 5-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "speak" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Speak" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "speak" is a medium-scoring word.