speak of

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.

Examples of speak of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence? — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

And speaking of Luann being drunk, after the magic, the speech begins. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

John testified about conversations in which Sanon spoke of organizing protests and having people storm the grounds of the national palace. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

And speaking of GitHub, Bleeping Computer reports that fake LastPass Authenticator installers on the site have been actually installing a new infostealer called Rapuncel. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for speak of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove