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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During the shoot with .Paak and Cordae, there’s no chill to speak of.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
During our conversation, Schiff spoke of the president-elect only when asked.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Candidates spoke of the opportunity in Tustin to grow with new businesses and homes while also respecting the city’s history.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
These numbers speak of the bleak reality facing Americans trying to buy a home in the U.S. market today, as affordability remains a crucial issue for millions of people.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
During our conversation, Schiff spoke of the president-elect only when asked.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Candidates spoke of the opportunity in Tustin to grow with new businesses and homes while also respecting the city’s history.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
These numbers speak of the bleak reality facing Americans trying to buy a home in the U.S. market today, as affordability remains a crucial issue for millions of people.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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