Spoke

/spoʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a rod or bar radiating from the center of a wheel to its rim.

The bicycle's wheel was missing a spoke, making it difficult to ride.

each of the narrow parts that connect the center of a wheel to its outer edge.

The spokes of the wheel were made of sturdy steel.

verb

simple past tense of speak, which means to have expressed thoughts, feelings, or ideas verbally.

She spoke about her experiences at the conference.

to have made a spoken communication or given a speech.

He spoke directly to the audience during the presentation.

to have conveyed a message or opinion verbally.

They spoke in favor of the new policy during the meeting.

Old English 'specan', related to the Dutch 'spreken' and German 'sprechen'.

spoke volumes

Suggested or implied a great deal.

spoke out

Expressed one's opinion publicly.

as he spoke

While he was speaking.

spoke of

Talked about or mentioned.

speak

To communicate vocally.

speaker

A person who speaks.

spoken

Having been expressed or communicated verbally.

To talk excessively or boastfully.

He was just spoke about his achievements all night.

To express oneself in a very casual way.

Let's just spoke and see how things go.