To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
To communicate, usually by means of speech.
To discuss; to talk about.
To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.
To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.
To gossip; to create scandal.
Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.
To speak (a certain language).
To confess, especially implicating others.
A customary conversation in which parent(s) explain sexual intercourse to their child.
Empty boasting, promises or claims.
A lecture.
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
A major topic of social discussion.
Meeting to discuss a particular matter.
A customary conversation in which the parent(s) of a black child explain the racism and violence they may face, especially when interacting with police, and strategies to manage it.
Gossip; rumour.