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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There was little other offense to speak of with Cleveland starter Gavin Williams giving up just two hits in his six innings pitched.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
When the politician begins to speak of evacuation plans the guy immediately shouts him down.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
The London natives have crafted a complex backstory over the year, with Sleep Token leader Vessel speaking of a higher power called Sleep and causing fans to parse through lyrics and messages to unlock new mysteries from their world.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 May 2025
Within the community, advocates speak of the economic impact of an NFL team in Tampa.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
When the politician begins to speak of evacuation plans the guy immediately shouts him down.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
The London natives have crafted a complex backstory over the year, with Sleep Token leader Vessel speaking of a higher power called Sleep and causing fans to parse through lyrics and messages to unlock new mysteries from their world.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 May 2025
Within the community, advocates speak of the economic impact of an NFL team in Tampa.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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