Verbalizable vs. Speakable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Verbalizable and Speakable
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Definitions
Verbalizable➦
Able to be verbalized, or expressed in words.
Speakable➦
To produce words by means of sounds; talk
Can the baby speak yet?.
Speakable➦
To express thoughts or feelings to convey information in speech or writing
He spoke of his desire to travel. In her poem she speaks about loss.
Speakable➦
To convey information or ideas in text
Their book speaks about adopting children.
Speakable➦
To engage in conversation
Can we speak for a few minutes about the assignment?.
Speakable➦
To be friendly or willing to communicate; be on speaking terms
They are no longer speaking.
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Speakable➦
To deliver an address or lecture
The mayor spoke at the rally.
Speakable➦
To act as spokesperson
I speak for the entire staff.
Speakable➦
To convey information through another person
The family spoke to the media through their trusted adviser.
Speakable➦
To convey a message by nonverbal means
Actions speak louder than words.
Speakable➦
To give an indication or suggestion
His manners spoke of good upbringing.
Speakable➦
To be appealing
His poetry speaks to one's heart.
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Speakable➦
To make a reservation or request. Used with for
Has anyone spoken for the last piece of pizza?.
Speakable➦
To produce a characteristic sound
The drums spoke.
Speakable➦
To give off a sound on firing. Used of guns or cannon.
Speakable➦
To say with the voice; pronounce or utter
She spoke the words with a French accent.
Speakable➦
To converse in or be able to converse in (a language)
Speaks German.
Speakable➦
To express in words; tell
Speak the truth.
Speakable➦
(Nautical) To hail and communicate with (another vessel) at sea.
Speakable➦
To convey by nonverbal means
His eyes spoke volumes.
Speakable➦
That can be spoken; utterable, verbalizable.
Speakable➦
Acceptable as a topic of discussion; not subject to taboo.
Speakable➦
(obsolete) Capable of speech.
Speakable➦
Capable of being spoken; fit to be spoken.
Speakable➦
Able to speak.
Speakable➦
Capable of being uttered in words or sentences
