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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Benjamin Sesko is yet to start in the league, but Ruben Amorim has spoken of him leading United’s line for years to come.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
To Tyler, Capri spoke of a group of Hydes hidden away somewhere who depend on each other like a pack of werewolves versus single masters.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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The board’s proxy statement spoke of the importance of keeping Musk focused on Tesla going forward.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
To Tyler, Capri spoke of a group of Hydes hidden away somewhere who depend on each other like a pack of werewolves versus single masters.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
On Saturday, numerous winners spoke of the difficult job market and other headwinds that have hit hard following the Peak TV years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The board’s proxy statement spoke of the importance of keeping Musk focused on Tesla going forward.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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