speak to him vs speak with him

Both 'speak to him' and 'speak with him' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. The choice between them depends on the context and the speaker's preference. 'Speak to him' implies a more one-sided conversation, where the speaker is the main communicator, while 'speak with him' suggests a more interactive or two-way conversation.

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speak to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when one person is the main communicator in the conversation, and the other person is the listener. It implies a more one-sided interaction.

Examples:

I need to speak to him about the project deadline.
She spoke to him in a calm and reassuring tone.

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I will speak to him” means you're going to do it. “I would speak to him” is often followed by “but.” It means there's something keeping you from speaking to ...
... “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I the LORD will make Myself known to him in a vision And I will speak to him in a dream.
Translations in context of "speak to him" in English-Italian from Reverso Context: him to speak.
Jul 29, 2022 ... In the video, Smith said Rock is “not ready” to speak to him yet following the incident. He said: “I've reached out to Chris and the message ...
(redirected from can I speak to him?) Can I speak to (one)?. A request to talk to a particular person. Can I please speak to your ...
I speak to him face to face, clearly, and not in riddles! He sees the LORD as he is. So why were you not afraid to criticize my servant Moses?”
Apr 18, 2022 ... Russia's ambassador to the US says no one will speak to him · Russia's ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov told Politico he has been iced out by ...
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.

Alternatives:

talk to him
address him
communicate with him
converse with him
have a conversation with him

speak with him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when both parties are actively participating in the conversation. It suggests a more interactive or two-way communication.

Examples:

I need to speak with him to understand his perspective.
She spoke with him about their future plans.

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... Einstein flawlessly recreates Einstein's personality traits and mannerisms and is available to anyone who would like to speak with him, 24 hours a day.
Aug 19, 2022 ... Wife of arrested Tornado Cash dev forbidden to speak with him — Rally organized. Speaking with Cointelegraph, Ksenia Malik stated that Dutch ...
Dec 21, 2021 ... Republican Rep. Scott Perry on Tuesday declined the House January 6 committee's request to speak with him, a move that could set up a ...
"I'll speak with him" can have a nuanced difference in meaning than "I'll talk to him' - speaking with suggests sharing communication - a two way ...
I speak with him face to face, Even plainly, and not in dark sayings; And he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid To speak against My servant ...
I shall speak with him in a dream. Not so, with My servant Moses, He is faithful And the LORD said to them, “Now listen to what I say: “If there were ...
But ever since Mazurenko's death, Kuyda had wanted one more chance to speak with him. A message blinked onto the screen. “You have one of the most ...
I speak with him in a dream. 7 Not so with My servant Moses;. he is faithful in all My household. 8 ...
Oct 5, 2018 ... 'Grow up': Orrin Hatch waves off female protesters demanding to speak with him ... Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) raised the ire of protesters ...

Alternatives:

talk with him
have a conversation with him
discuss with him
chat with him
converse with him

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