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spake

The correct spelling is spake.

How to pronounce spake

adjective

IPA: /speɪk/

Say it like: Spa-ke

The correct spelling is spake. Quiet; tame. For example: "I was so surprised I couldn't speak."

Usage Examples

I was so surprised I couldn't speak.

It's been ages since we've spoken.

Actions speak louder than words.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Quiet; tame.
  2. 2.Ready; prompt.

verb

  1. 1.To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
  2. 2.To have a conversation.
  3. 3.(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
  4. 4.To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
  5. 5.To be able to communicate in a language.

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