SPOKE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

spoke

verb

Definition of spoke

past tense of speak

as in said

to express (a thought or emotion) in words finally spoke her fears

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as in lectured

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries

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Abraham Zavala, a community activist and rapid responder, said that the ICE agents maced him and others in the crowd.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The ship will be joining the hundreds of other artificial reefs in the northern waters of the Gulf, including former ships and concrete structures, said county spokesman Nick Tomecek.

— Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of said

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Earhart lectured at the school before embarking on her final flight.

— News Editor, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of lectured

Verb

Teton talked to a senior crew member who said that many hadn’t been given transportation off the ship or help with their visas.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
His daughters sharpened their communication skills, talked to friends and family, and set up their own playdates.

— Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of talked

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Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
Some employees in Amazon's entertainment division were told that company leadership had mandated the film's release.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of told

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All of which is to say, some of the ’90s slang collected by the students at UCLA may very well have been uttered by Marymount students.

— Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Nothing was uttered on today’s call in the specific realm of talent relationships about former CCO Bajaria.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of uttered

Verb

According to an email from a Secretary of State attorney shared with the Star-Telegram, Super has been in violation of the Texas Election Code for scheduling ballot board members in a lopsided manner.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
The building’s 42,000 square feet of amenities will be shared among a relatively small number of residents.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

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