speak (of)

verb

Definition of speak (of)next
as in to talk (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak (of)
  1. suggest
  2. express
  3. propose
  4. offer
Verb
  • Now, the study that suggested its use in COVID is retracted.
    Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Many scholars have pointed to evidence that suggests both the CIA and the mafia were involved in the assassination.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggest
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  • Moustafa expressed concern over the lack of security at the grave sites, emphasizing the need to preserve them to safeguard critical evidence for future investigations.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Because the rock was unlike anything yet encountered on Mars, the team operating the rover from southern California had expressed hope that its discovery served as a sign of things to come.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of express
Verb
  • To remedy this, the study proposed limiting the number of repetitive motions required of an employee during a shift and using a software program to enforce work breaks — a proposal Amazon rejected.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Lee also proposed a national council where the government and the National Assembly would work together to stabilize state affairs, and said his party won’t seek to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a Yoon appointee who’s now serving as acting president.
    Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of propose
Verb
  • In a field long overdue for change, The MERIT Review offers a better, more transparent model for peer review and publishing.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Many states as well as cities and utilities offer additional financial incentives.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of offer
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Thesaurus Entries Near speak (of)

speaking up

speak (of)

speak one's mind

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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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