SPEAK (OF) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

speak (of)

verb

Definition of speak (of)

as in to talk (about)

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Verb

And Bobby also suggested an appetizer featuring his favorite cut of male raccoon roadkill.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
In court Friday, prosecutors introduced messages from late 2024 and early 2025 that suggested increasing strain in the relationship.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Definition of suggest

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Dee is one of hundreds of United fans who have had similar emails from United, and many are expressing unhappiness about them.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Prosecutors say Rivas expressed jealousy over Burke’s relationships with other women, and the two argued about it over text on April 22, 2025.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of express

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Johnathan Duncan, who represents the 6th Council District and previously served as a community organizer for KC Tenants, proposed the ordinance.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Paramount is expected to ask for a November trial, while the state attorney generals are proposing a 2027 start date.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of propose

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No one trail or route, though, offers the entirety of the swamp’s natural glory.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
So far, Bonta said, the company has not offered the sort of structural remedies — that is, divestitures of cable or film distribution assets — that would have to be part of a deal.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of offer

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