spoke

verb

Definition of spokenext
past tense of speak
1
as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words finally spoke her fears

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2
as in lectured
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoke
  1. talked
  2. told
  3. uttered
  4. discussed
Verb
  • Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Rock and Laufer, and with Jacob's father, Paul, about a remarkable musical odyssey.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of talked
Verb
  • Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rasmussen told the Journal Sentinel that there's an incredibly high bar that the Democratic Party would have to overcome to win over his vote in November.
    Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • Whether or not Drucker uttered those famous words, the message resonates deeply within the corporate world.
    Vince Molinaro, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement Taylor Swift’s name was uttered only once, by Walz.
    David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • Communication With Specific Tele-Counselors The ACE’s report discussed the importance of collaboration between telehealth vendors and colleges, especially with campus counseling centers.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ramos discussed the themes in her book with ABC News' Linsey Davis.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussed
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