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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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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.
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... 'I spoke with them' means that there was rather a conversation among us than a speech.
  • Jun 9, 2014 ... Is proper to say, "after you have spoken with X" or "after you spoke with X" or "after you speak with X". Thanks in advance.
  • Sep 24, 2016 ... "Spoke with" is a more intimate conversation between two people. There's usually an exchange, it's two-way communication.
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... Bonnie spoke with Stuart Miller at the Los Angeles Times about the art of crafting a setlist that will satisfy herself, her band and the ...
  • Spoke with Stereogum about every track on Evergreen. STEREOGUM.COM. The Story Behind Every Song On Soccer Mommy's New Album 'Evergreen'. Stream the new LP ...
  • May 17, 2013 ... Hub and Spoke with local vision on spoke ... Hi,. What would be the best way to build a Hub-and-Spoke architecture as below : ... We want the spokes ...
  • Jan 20, 2024 ... I managed to get the two connected via Hub and Spoke with HQ being hub, and second location the spoke. I can also connect to HQ via AnyConnect.
  • Jul 21, 2020 ... I spoke with Anthony Fauci. He says his inbox isn't pretty. An interview with the man who has an important message for you, if he can get it out.
  • Jun 7, 2008 ... Hello everybody! Which is correct spoke with or spoke to? A. I spoke with Laura regarding that. B. I spoke to Laura regarding that.

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.
  • past tense of speak (to or with) as in talked (to) to communicate with by means of spoken words we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop.
  • Sep 8, 2022 ... For spoke to spoke communication you do not need routes assigned to AzureFirewallSubnet as Azure Firewall is peered with both spokes and has ...
  • Feb 13, 2015 ... After all, January may be over but the New Year has really just begun . . . . Last Night the Rain Spoke To Me By Mary Oliver. Last night the ...
  • Sep 14, 2024 ... 27 votes, 26 comments. The Emperor spoke to Titus. https://youtu.be/U5stIz29Y48?t=74 This was not Calgar. This was the Emperor.
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... New York Magazine spoke to a number of voices to opine on the future of the media industry at a particularly precarious moment when ...
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... This morning I spoke to over 7100 school counselors, administrators, and academic advisors that are true life changers to kick off the ...
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... “I spoke to them” implies that the communication was (at least predominantly) in one direction - most likely you had some specific information to give them.
  • Nov 1, 2022 ... How did the messenger that spoke to Shallan know about “talking spren”?
  • Sep 24, 2016 ... Hi Tell me, what is correct in sentence "spoke to" or "spoke with"? Thanks!

Alternatives:

  • addressed
  • talked to
  • communicated with
  • conversed with
  • discussed with

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