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Definition speak to in British English

speak to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to talk to someone who has done something wrong in an effort to persuade them to improve their behaviour

Example

You really ought to speak to him about coming late to class.

Synonyms and related words
2

to comment on a subject; to make a statement about something

Example

I can't speak to what the minister has said.

Definition speak to in British English