spoke
Translation
spoke
Examples
She spoke to her manager.
She spoke to her manager.
He spoke three languages fluently.
He spoke three languages fluently.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) spoke ((to sb.)) to talk to someone She spoke to her manager.
((sb.)) spoke ((a language)) to be able to communicate in a particular language He spoke three languages fluently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: talked, said, conversed
Etymology
The simple past tense of the verb 'to speak', from Old English 'specan'.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular pattern: speak -> spoke -> spoken. 'Spoke' rhymes with 'broke' and 'woke'.