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Definition of speak to phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

speak to

phrasal verb
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speak to somebody (about something)
  1. (informal) to talk to somebody in a serious way about something wrong they have done, to try to stop them doing it again
    • This is the third time I’ve had to speak to him about being late.
    • I've spoken to Ed about it and he's promised not to let it happen again.
speak to somebody/something
  1. to attract or interest somebody/something
    • The story spoke to him directly.
    • It's a design that speaks to the senses.
speak to something
  1. to discuss or comment on a topic, problem or situation
    • The show wants to speak to real issues affecting young people.
  2. to be evidence that something exists or is true
    • The number of cleaning firms speaks to the fact that cleaning is considered an important service.
See speak to in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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