Talk, Say, Speak, Tell - Confusing English verbs

Here is the difference between them and where to use them-

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Talk means to speak to someone, to discuss something, to give a speech

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example - The speaker talked about her research program

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Say means to express a thought, opinion or suggestion

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example - The doctor says that it will take me a few days to recover.

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Speak means to refer to languages or a conversation in general

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example - She cannot speak because she lost her voice in the accident

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Tell means to give information or instruction to a person

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example - Please tell me why you are upset.

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