General speech:
* Speak: This is a general verb for the act of communicating verbally.
* Talk: Similar to "speak" but often implies a more informal conversation.
* Say: This emphasizes the content of what is spoken.
Specific speech actions:
* Ask: To request information or make a request.
* Answer: To respond to a question or request.
* Tell: To convey information or a story.
* Explain: To make something clear or understandable.
* Whisper: To speak very softly.
* Shout: To speak very loudly.
* Scream: To shout in a high-pitched voice.
Other verbs related to speech:
* Argue: To debate or disagree.
* Discuss: To talk about something in detail.
* Debate: To argue formally about a topic.
* Convince: To persuade someone to believe something.
The choice of verb depends on the context and the specific meaning you want to convey.