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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Garber said that 15 players who played in the World Cup will still play in the All-Star Game on Wednesday, either representing MLS or for Liga MX.

— Alex Zietlow July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
The developers said the goal is to create an entertainment district that provides year-round activity.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of said

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Parsipur taught at Brown University in the early 2000s and lectured internationally throughout the ensuing decades.

— News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026
Once, in anthropology class, my professor lectured on an insular island tribe that cackled whenever someone got hurt.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of lectured

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Yet several scientists told KFF Health News that the specimens most likely were indeed for use in developing mpox diagnostic tests.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of told

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Representatives of players who Villa have discussed before say the club are constantly fluid with targets, with Emery frequently changing his mind.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In a wide-ranging interview with The Louis Theroux Podcast, the director-actress discussed the Tesla CEO, misogyny, and how her films examine relationships and intimacy.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of discussed

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In the Public Employment Relations Board filing, SEIU Local 1000 shared its desire to make suggestions on AI and technology that could affect employment matters, such as pay, productivity expectations, schedules and working conditions.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The release, signed by Madeline Romious, board president, said that the board will begin a search for her successor immediately and that additional details will be shared as plans are finalized.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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