Because they must appeal to a broad cross-section of the population
To get a message across without alienating voters (Apex)
Yes. For example: Speak to him.
Parliament is derived from French: to parlay or discuss
indirect characterization
All of the cities in Spain speak Spanish. Spanish may not be the preferred language, but the vast majority of the citizens speak Spanish.j
Folk often speak in a hyperbole. or in an elliptical manner. In both cases, it merely means in an indirect manner.
It is appropriate to use indirect strategies when intervening with a guest when a situation is too sarcastic or seems to be taking a joke too far. Simply pull the guest aside if indirect strategies aren't working and speak to the guest rationally.
No politician I American will openly espouse racism, although some behave and speak in racially prejudiced ways.
Your Moshi Monster will speak when it wants to, but if you want your Moshi Monster to speak, then you just click on your Moshi Monster and he or she might speak.
Some people in Sweden may speak German as a second language, especially in regions close to Germany or through education. However, the majority of Swedes speak Swedish as their primary language.
Some companies will require customer service agents to be able to speak fluent Spanish if they are located in an area where Spanish is the preferred language in the community. Jobs in the medical field often require employees to speak Spanish.
People who live and work temporarily on the Antarctic continent -- at research stations funded by their governments, speak the language of their country. In the interchange of scientific data, English and French are the preferred languages.