Collocation
speak clearly
to use clear pronunciation and volume so others can understand you easily
Definition
'speak clearly' is a common English collocation. to use clear pronunciation and volume so others can understand you easily
speak + clearly
“Please speak clearly so everyone can understand you.”
Examples
- Please speak clearly when you leave a voicemail.
- Could you speak clearly a little more slowly, please?
- In a noisy room, it helps to speak clearly and face the listener.
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- The teacher reminded the class to speak clearly during their presentations.
- He spoke clearly despite the microphone cutting in and out.
- If you speak clearly, the voice recognition app works much better.
- She has trained herself to speak clearly under pressure.
- The interpreter asked the witness to speak clearly for the recording.
- We need the announcer to speak clearly so the instructions are not missed.
More verb + adverbs
- turn out well To result in a positive or successful outcome; to end in a good way.
- We work together. To cooperate or collaborate with someone on a task or goal; to perform a task jointly.
- calm down quickly To become less agitated, upset, or excited in a short amount of time; to regain composure swiftly.
- do well to be successful or achieve good results
- do badly to perform poorly; to have an unsatisfactory result (in a task, test, game, or situation)