Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spake
verb
/speɪk/
Definition
Spake is the simple past tense of the verb ‘speak’.
Examples
- He spake of his adventures during the summer.
- They spake kindly to each other despite the disagreement.
- In ancient texts, you often find that people spake in a formal tone.
Meaning
It refers to the act of uttering words or expressing thoughts verbally in the past.
Synonyms
- spoke
- articulated
- expressed