SPEAKS (OF) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

speaks (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of speak (of)

as in talks (about)

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suggests

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Normal mode was also much friendlier than the appearance suggests.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
As its name suggests, the Memories of Japan Discovery Set pays homage to the sights, sounds, and scents of Japan, with nine mini scents that span from Japanese Whiskey to Matcha Soft Serve to Tokyo Nights.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026

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