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.
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Drake first spoke of the record’s existence at the top of last year.
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Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
In a series of interviews for The New York Times, Parker previously spoke of the life-changing experience of being a 2025 Booker Prize judge and reading 153 books alongside fellow judges Roddy Doyle, Ayọ̀bami Adébáyọ̀, Chris Power and Kiley Reid.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Iran can still speak of a future with the Gulf.
—Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In his April 19, 1947, radio address, McCormick spoke of the nation’s military heroes and the speed with which they were forgotten.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
In a series of interviews for The New York Times, Parker previously spoke of the life-changing experience of being a 2025 Booker Prize judge and reading 153 books alongside fellow judges Roddy Doyle, Ayọ̀bami Adébáyọ̀, Chris Power and Kiley Reid.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Iran can still speak of a future with the Gulf.
—Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In his April 19, 1947, radio address, McCormick spoke of the nation’s military heroes and the speed with which they were forgotten.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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