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Grammar : Verb
Spell : spohk
Phonetic Transcription : spoʊk



Definition of spoke

Origin :
  • (of a wheel), Old English spaca "spoke," related to spicing "large nail," from Proto-Germanic *spaikon (cf. Old Saxon speca, Old Frisian spake, Dutch spaak, Old High German speicha, German speiche "spoke"), probably from PIE *spei- "sharp point" (see spike (n.1)).
  • verb talk
  • verb address; give a lecture
Example sentences :
  • He held Philothea's hand continually, and often spoke to her in words of consolation.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I spoke to Philothea just as I used to do; without remembering that she had died.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • From the first moment you spoke, I have felt this mysterious power.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • She had observed that Geta and Milza appeared much confused when she spoke to them.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • As she spoke, Geta lifted the curtain, and Philothea instantly obeyed the signal.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He arose, as he spoke, and reverently placed the chaplet on the head of Plato.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • A second and a third time the Ethiopian touched him with his wand, and spoke in whispers.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • As she spoke, Milza, who was occupied in the next apartment, sneezed aloud.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I remember Mr. Milbrey spoke of what fine claret you gave him.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Other voices no less inspired had followed; and, living, spoke to us.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

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