speak to

Etymology
First used in 1610 in the sense of 'discuss'. Use for the meaning of 'bespeak' is attested since the 1960s.

Verb

 * 1)  To give evidence regarding something; to attest or provide evidence for; to bespeak.
 * 2)  To address a particular topic.
 * 3)  To (figuratively) resonate with; to feel emotionally relevant to.
 * 1)  To address a particular topic.
 * 2)  To (figuratively) resonate with; to feel emotionally relevant to.
 * 1)  To (figuratively) resonate with; to feel emotionally relevant to.

Usage notes
These usages are in addition to the main (and not idiomatic) usage meaning "to address one's words to (someone)".

Translations

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 * French: ,
 * Italian:
 * Latin:, , affor


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