3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SPEAK'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'SPEAK'

Speak out

1. Talk openly and freely
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: People are afraid to SPEAK OUT in oppressive political regimes.

Speak to

1. Comment, make a statement
   (Inseparable | American English)
   
   » Example: The secrecy SPEAKS TO the importance of the documents.

Speak up

1. Talk more loudly
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: They couldn't hear the speaker and asked him to SPEAK UP a bit.

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