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spoke with vs spoke to

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on context and personal preference.

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Last updated: September 22, 2024 • 17648 views

spoke with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a conversation or interaction with someone. It implies a two-way communication.

Examples:

I spoke with my boss about the new project.
She spoke with her friend for hours on the phone.
He spoke with the customer to address their concerns.

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He spoke with great pride about meeting each astronaut starting with the first human ... They also spoke with animal welfare workers and gang outreach pros.
Feb 21, 2012 ... I've always used spoke with in such a case and sounds odd to me when used otherwise. When is it proper to use talked with or spoke with?
1 day ago ... Giants GM Jerry Reese spoke with Jason Pierre-Paul by phone on Sunday, describes 'great' call as 'a personal conversation'. BY Ralph ...
2 days ago ... This Woman Claims She Spoke With Cecil The Lion From Beyond The Grave. “ Take heart, my child. I am finer than ever, grander than before, ...

Alternatives:

talked with
chatted with
conversed with
discussed with
communicated with

spoke to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used when referring to a conversation or interaction with someone. It implies a one-way communication.

Examples:

I spoke to the audience at the conference.
She spoke to her students about the importance of education.
He spoke to the police officer about the incident.

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spoke to. star. see definition of spoke to. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show ... Synonyms for spoke to. verb warn, strongly criticize. exhort star · enjoin star ...
9 hours ago ... Jeremy Corbyn spoke to the masses, but I just saw a false prophet. I went to a Corbyn rally to understand the phenomenon. But the maverick ...
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, New American Standard Bible God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers ...
21 Times Karen Walker From “Will And Grace” Spoke To Your Soul. “Someone's gotta be the designated drinker.” posted on Jul. 30, 2015, at 4:32 a.m..

Alternatives:

addressed
talked to
communicated with
conversed with
discussed with

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