speak of
phrasal verb
spoke of; spoken of; speaking of; speaks of
1
: to talk or write about (someone or something) : to mention (a subject) in speech or writing
Speaking of Jill, where is she?
It was the first time she spoke of going to law school.
She never speaks of her suffering during the war.
In the letter, he spoke of feeling ill.
2
: to indicate or suggest (something)
His diaries speak of a troubled mind.
3
: to talk about (someone or something) in a specified way
He spoke well/highly/favorably of both job candidates.
4
chiefly US
: to show that (someone or something) does or does not deserve to be praised, admired, etc.
The continued success of the business speaks well of their judgment.
Her bad behavior speaks poorly of her upbringing.
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James Nalton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Covino spoke of the crucial needs of a district with so many old buildings.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Cortez spoke of personally ferrying relics across great distances for scholarship and safety’s sake.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Several parents and educators spoke of the need for public education during the press conference.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak of
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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