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spoke to him vs spoke with him

Both 'spoke to him' and 'spoke with him' are correct, common, and natural. The choice between 'to' and 'with' depends on the context and personal preference.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"spoke to him"

This phrase is used when one person is addressing or communicating with another person. It implies a one-way communication.

Examples:

  • I spoke to him about the project.
  • She spoke to him on the phone.
  • He spoke to him in a calm tone.
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... ... . An answer to the query —. Which one is correct out of these two, I did speak to him or I did spoke to him? Good luck! Upvote ·. 96.
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... What would arch dornan say if you spoke to him with regular T-51 armor?
  • Apr 24, 2019 ... “You did speak to him” is the same thing as “You spoke to him”; they are different ways to write this as a statement in the past tense. When you ...
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... I think she spoke to him in the past and thats part of why he's obsessed with her, but never again.
  • Apr 3, 2022 ... David Foster Wallace Said I Spoke to Him Like He Was a Dog. Michelle Dowd looks back on her friendship with David Foster Wallace and how it ...
  • Feb 18, 2015 ... R.I.P Jerome Kersey. Spoke to him regularly about life and the ups and downs of a NBA season. Gone too soon, much love!
  • We spoke to him to hear more. 34. By David Montgomery. December 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. EST. I should know by now that readers bring their own context to ...
  • Oct 14, 2015 ... I spoke to him is using the simple past tense, which means the action is over. On the other hand I have spoken to him is using the Present ...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... I know, because I spoke to him. This article is more than 1 month old. Nadya Tolokonnikova. Nadya Tolokonnikova. Nature was the painter's ...
  • David Arquette Reflects on Why 'The Good Half' Spoke to Him. Sophia Soto. 2 months ago. David Arquette plays Rick Barona in The Good Half.

Alternatives:

  • talked to him
  • addressed him
  • communicated with him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"spoke with him"

This phrase is used when two or more people are engaged in a conversation or dialogue. It implies a two-way communication.

Examples:

  • I spoke with him about the issue.
  • She spoke with him in the meeting.
  • He spoke with him to resolve the conflict.
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... Which one is correct, "when last did you spoke with him” or “when last did you speak with him”? The second one has the correct verb form ...
  • Apr 21, 2016 ... I am stunned and heartbroken. I just spoke with him last night. Today, Jada & I mourn with all of you the loss of a beautiful poet, ...
  • Apr 24, 2019 ... Which one is correct, "when last did you spoke with him” or “when last did you speak with him”? The second one has the correct verb form ...
  • Apr 18, 2018 ... Synonym for I spoke with him To me, its the same thing. Spoke and talk are really really similar so as a native speaker to me, I dont see ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... IGGY: Wow, that's great! I never spoke with him about the martial arts, by the way. LAURIE: Really? Aha. IGGY: I never did.
  • Apr 17, 2018 ... What are the differences between the following sentences?Could you advise if there are any grammatical errors? I spoke with him last night ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... 6504 likes, 28 comments - loureedofficial on August 23, 2024: "“IGGY: Wow, that's great! I never spoke with him about the martial arts, ...
  • Oct 26, 2024 ... Enzo Maresca on Reece James: “I spoke with him and I expected from him more in terms of leadership, inside the changing room.
  • I spoke with him, and told him that God of Abia (Chineke, Osebuluwa , Chukwu Abama, Jehova) will use him - and I left a WhatsApp message: “We're...
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... ... Solitude? I spoke with him yesterday and he's working on the release. https://youtu.be/nbLigwsq-AI?si=dSucUYXuhOaERtUo. Upvote 15. Downvote

Alternatives:

  • talked with him
  • had a conversation with him
  • discussed with him

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