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.

Examples of speak of in a Sentence

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And speaking of that clash of worldviews, find someone who loves you like this show loves to ironically juxtapose scenes of despair or stylized, gory violence with upbeat or wistful Forties and Fifties pop songs. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024

But speaking of Team Evolve, will the next album project be a pivot back to more obviously mainstream fare, or…? —Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024

Actually, speaking of The Post, Melissa [Benoist] shadowed Ashley Parker. —Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024

Slater speaks of this life stage with gratitude for the opportunities it's provided—like access to a wealth of influential people in the fashion industry and travel experiences in new destinations—but always from a place of removal. —Mercedes Bleth, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024

With no cooking range to speak of, there seemed to be two options: install a costly cookware system (and its associated ventilation, if using gas), or be restricted to a raw bar with no-cook ingredients. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024

Although Coe spoke of testosterone as being the key determinant in performance, there remains debate in the scientific community about whether androgenic hormones like testosterone serve as useful markers of athletic advantage. —Amanda Davies, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024

Grant has long spoken of her love of double cleansing, and can often be found extolling the virtues of regular exfoliation. —Jessica Diner, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024

Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis, Bentleys… but also vintage Chevys and a sparkling gold Pontiac Trans Am show Ross to be an aficionado of not just the big-name big hitters but also characterful, stylish motors that speak of a certain flair and showmanship. —Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2024