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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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What is correct speak with or speak to?

what is correct speak with or speak to?
  

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Saying "with" gives a clear image of you and another person engaged in mutual conversation, where "to" gives an image of you speaking to a person. " — It's clear that both you and your friend are mutually engaged in some activity. " — Between you and your friend, it seems that you are the only one performing an action.

  • Saying "with" gives a clear image of you and another person engaged in mutual conversation, where "to" gives an image of you speaking to a person.
  • " — It's clear that both you and your friend are mutually engaged in some activity.
  • " — Between you and your friend, it seems that you are the only one performing an action.
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Saying "with" gives a clear image of you and another person engaged in mutual conversation, where "to" gives an image of you speaking to a person. (and this person may not necessarily be reciprocating)

"I did this with my friend." — It's clear that both you and your friend are mutually engaged in some activity.

"I did this to my friend." — Between you and your frie
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Anonymouswhat is correct speak with or speak to?
with is friendlier. Both are correct.

CJ

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