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
  • Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.
    Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The abuse victims’ attorneys, however, suggested that not funding the trust immediately would short-change people who had already been victimized by the church, given how the value of that trust could erode with time and inflation.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • For some horror-thriller heads, the moment might recall a similar sentiment expressed in the original Speak No Evil, Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 film about a family who gets tortured, and ultimately killed, by a sociopath who takes advantage of their middle-class politeness.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • On Saturday, Elvira Monk expressed relief at the prospect of arrests in her brother’s death.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of express
Verb
  • Trump has proposed raising duties on imports from China by as much as 50%, to 60% in total, while adding duties of 10% to 20% against products from the rest of the world.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Someone in the audience stands up and proposes that Charles be the next Golden Bachelor.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of propose
Verb
  • This peppermint mousse version offers a holiday twist on the Dark Lord of the Sith favorite.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Harris refused to accept any responsibility – or to offer even the outline of a genuine plan to keep inflation rates low.
    Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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