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speaking to vs speaking with

Both 'speaking to' and 'speaking with' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Speaking to' is often used when one person is addressing another person or giving a speech, while 'speaking with' is used when two or more people are engaged in a conversation or dialogue.

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speaking to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when one person is addressing another person or giving a speech.

Examples:

He was speaking to the audience about the importance of education.
I will be speaking to the manager about the issue.
She enjoys speaking to large groups of people.

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speaking to. star. see definition of speaking to. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show ... Synonyms for speaking to. noun welcome; message of kindness.
speak to someone. to talk to someone. I am angry with him and I refuse to speak to him. Were you speaking to me? See also: speak, to ...
I saw you speaking to him just now. I enjoyed talking to Ana. You can also say that you speak with someone or talk with someone. This use is particularly ...
Jan 6, 2011 ... In general, talking or speaking to someone seems more one-directional, while talking or speaking with someone seems more conversational.

Alternatives:

talking to
addressing
communicating with
delivering a speech to
lecturing to

speaking with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when two or more people are engaged in a conversation or dialogue.

Examples:

I was speaking with my friend on the phone.
She enjoys speaking with her colleagues during lunch.
He will be speaking with the team about the new project.

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I feel more comfortable speaking with you alone.
He's very interested in speaking with you.
But you do remember speaking with Colonel Young about Sergeant Spencer.
And I realize this after speaking with my best friend and relationship advisor Ann Perkins from the department of health.
Rossi's speaking with her family right now.
I did not realize I was speaking with an Earp.
You could try speaking with Bobby Sullivan.
I was speaking with Jock Colville's wife.
It must've been lonely not speaking with Daddy for a while.
Please refrain from speaking with the jury and make yourself available for further questions.
Anyway, Simone insisted on speaking with you herself before filming started.
I was speaking with the school board on Friday about your little cause.
She insisted on speaking with Jasper.
Earlier, I saw you speaking with Rosetta of the Ferrara's.
I am speaking with the judge in the morning.
I'm interested in speaking with you.
When I come back, I'll be speaking with Chess.
I'm speaking with Paul Conroy.
My husband's speaking with her.
I was speaking with her an hour ago.

Alternatives:

talking with
conversing with
discussing with
chatting with
engaging in conversation with

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