Definitions for speaking

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speaking speak·ing

Spelling: [spee-king]

IPA: /ˈspi kɪŋ/

Speaking is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 358 anagrams from letters in speaking (aegiknps).

Definitions for speaking

noun

1. the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks.
2. speakings, literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature.

adjective

1. that speaks.
2. used in, suited to, or involving speaking or talking:
3. of or relating to declamation.
4. giving information as if by speech:
5. highly expressive:
6. lifelike:

Idioms

1. not on speaking terms, not or no longer in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication, as because of resentment or estrangement:
2. on speaking terms, in a relationship close enough for or limited to friendly superficialities: in a relationship of open, willing, or ready communication:
3. so to speak, to use a manner of speaking; figuratively speaking:
4. speak by the book, to say with great authority or precision:
5. speak well for, to be an indication or reflection of (something commendable); testify admirably to:
6. to speak of, worth mentioning:

verb (used without object)

1. to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk:
2. to communicate vocally; mention:
3. to converse:
4. to deliver an address, discourse, etc.:
5. to make a statement in written or printed words.
6. to communicate, signify, or disclose by any means; convey significance.
7. Phonetics. to produce sounds or audible sequences of individual or concatenated sounds of a language, especially through phonation, amplification, and resonance, and through any of a variety of articulatory processes.
8. (of a computer) to express data or other information audibly by means of an audio response unit.
9. to emit a sound, as a musical instrument; make a noise or report.
10. Chiefly British. (of dogs) to bark when ordered.
11. Fox Hunting. (of a hound or pack) to bay on finding a scent.

verb (used with object)

1. to utter vocally and articulately:
2. to express or make known with the voice:
3. to declare in writing or printing, or by any means of communication.
4. to make known, indicate, or reveal.
5. to use, or be able to use, in oral utterance, as a language:
6. (of a computer) to express or make known (data, prompts, etc.) by means of an audio response unit.
7. Nautical. to communicate with (a passing vessel) at sea, as by voice or signal:
8. Archaic. to speak to or with.

Verb phrases

1. speak for, to intercede for or recommend; speak in behalf of. to express or articulate the views of; represent. to choose or prefer; have reserved for oneself:
2. speak out, to express one's opinion openly and unreservedly:

Origin of speaking

Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at speak, -ing¹, -ing²

Examples for speaking

Sometimes democracy and liberalism are about speaking up about the great issues, like a massive foreign war.

Both the Republicans in Congress and the American-Cuban community in exile have been speaking out against the warming relations.

speaking of the literature you love, the Bloomsbury writers crop up in your collection repeatedly.

“Mona Iraqi is responsible for 25 families losing their lives,” he said, speaking figuratively.

Some of these bright beings are speaking, and others are silent.

She heard him speaking in a voice not louder than a whisper, rapid, distinct.

"Yes," said Dick, staring in front of him and speaking in a dull, even voice.

I have used the words "they" and "their" in speaking of these heroes.

speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.

I have more than once tried to deceive you, but you will feel that I am not now speaking falsely.