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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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Last updated: October 05, 2024 • 15096 views

spoke to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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.

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The police never spoke to him at the time.
I spoke to him in the park today.
Byron always said the city spoke to him.
The water spoke to him in a deep, serious voice.
I spoke to him this morning after they found Tetazoo.
I just spoke to him, and he sounds really scared.
I spoke to him a few days ago.
I spoke to him, and he thinks it will help.
I spoke to him on the phone once.
I spoke to him about your medication.
Al, I spoke to him.
We spoke to him about his days at school.
I spoke to him about your blacklisting.
The last time I spoke to him... something was wrong.
I spoke to him but he refuses to leave his family again.
I spoke to him last week.
I spoke to him just this morning.
I remember that. I spoke to him.
You spoke to him for a half hour at the most.
I never spoke to him about anything but his daughter's health.

Alternatives:

talked to him
addressed him
communicated with him

spoke with him

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. 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.

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No, I spoke with him already.
I spoke with him, Booth.
But he was fine. I spoke with him after the accident.
We spoke with him the next morning.
I spoke with him for quite a while at the diner.
I just spoke with him, he's supposed to meet with me here.
However, when I spoke with him, he failed to describe your beauty.
In fact, I just spoke with him a few moments ago.
You spoke with him at a conference, didn't you?
Kyle, did the captain leave the cockpit since I last spoke with him?
Yes, I just spoke with him, not a half hour ago, he just left.
I spoke with him last night.
Look, I spoke with him this morning.
I first spoke with him 30 minutes ago.
Last time I spoke with him, him and his girlfriend Cheryl were getting pretty serious.
When I last spoke with him, he was prepared to fight and form serious resistance.
I just spoke with him five minutes ago and he didn't mention a thing.
So you spoke with him this afternoon?
When I spoke with him yesterday, he looked the very shadow of a man.
Yet I spoke with him last night, and he gave me no sign.

Alternatives:

talked with him
had a conversation with him
discussed with him

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