spoke
Translation
spoke
Examples
She spoke to her manager.
She spoke to her manager.
He spoke three languages fluently.
He spoke three languages fluently.
They spoke about the new project.
They spoke about the new project.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) spoke ((to sb.)) to talk to (sb.) She spoke to her manager.
((sb.)) spoke ((about sth.)) to talk about (sth.) They spoke about the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: talked, said, conversed
Etymology
From Old English 'specan'. The vowel change (speak -> spoke) is a common feature of strong (irregular) verbs in Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
'Spoke' rhymes with 'joke'. Imagine someone 'spoke' a funny 'joke'.