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spoken to vs spoken with

Both 'spoken to' and 'spoken with' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Spoken to' is used when referring to the action of addressing someone verbally, while 'spoken with' is used when referring to having a conversation or dialogue with someone.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 4182 views

spoken to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of addressing someone verbally.

Examples:

I have spoken to him about the issue.
She was spoken to by the manager.
Have you spoken to your parents about the trip?

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I've already spoken to SecNav.
Nobody has spoken to her all summer.
I haven't spoken to Sean since the party.
Vice President Daniels has spoken to Suvarov.
I've never spoken to her.
I haven't spoken to Lucien either...
They've spoken to some of your old neighbors.
I've even spoken to bun about her.
I've spoken to the victims' family members.
I've never spoken to any of these people.
You've spoken to an awful lot of experts, boris.
I've already spoken to your mother.
At least you haven't spoken to Scotty.
- I've already spoken to internal affairs.
He knew that I had spoken to you, Captain.
I've spoken to the TV news people.
- I've spoken to these men.
- We haven't spoken to Ken... yet.
I've spoken to a few people about getting you work experience.
She hasn't spoken to any townspeople.

Alternatives:

talked to
communicated with
addressed
conversed with
chatted with

spoken with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to having a conversation or dialogue with someone.

Examples:

I have spoken with her about the project.
He wants to speak with you regarding the proposal.
She has spoken with the client already.

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Apr 27, 2022 ... Is there any difference between these two sentences? I have spoken with many natives before. I have spoken to many natives before. word-choice ...
2 days ago ... The Boston Red Sox have spoken with the agent of free-agent left-hander Jordan Montgomery, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi.
2 days ago ... The Boston Red Sox have spoken with the agent of free-agent left-hander Jordan Montgomery, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi.
May 10, 2019 ... Overall, about two-in-ten Americans say they have ever spoken with or been interviewed by a local journalist.
I've spoken with a number of folks who are the first BeSci hire at a company and are trying to find their way. I don't have all the answers but I do have a…
E.g., “spoken with” is often used when people in more authoritative positions speak to/with people in lower positions, even though the other side doesn't say ...
Jan 7, 2022 ... What does “ spoken with the veiled indifference of people who may not care to see or hear from you again” mean ? r/callmebyyourname - "Later ...
I've spoken with 100+ GTM leaders this year. Instead of keeping these conversations to myself, I'll be sharing what these leaders are actually doing to ...

Alternatives:

conversed with
discussed with
had a conversation with
talked with
communicated with

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