Meaning & Definition of Spoke in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To have expressed thoughts or ideas verbally.

  Example Sentence: She spoke softly to her child.

• Definition: To communicate or convey information.

  Example Sentence: He spoke about the importance of education.

• Definition: To make a sound or utter a word.

  Example Sentence: He spoke out in defense of his beliefs.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: habló

• French: a parlé

• German: sprach

• Russian: говорил

Related Words

• speak: To communicate vocally.

• speaker: A person who speaks.

• spoken: Having been expressed or communicated verbally.

Slang Meanings of spoke

• Meaning: To talk excessively or boastfully.

  Example Sentence: He was just spoke about his achievements all night.

• Meaning: To express oneself in a very casual way.

  Example Sentence: Let's just spoke and see how things go.