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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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of said

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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
Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

Definition of lectured

Verb

Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award on Friday at the festival’s opening night ceremony, and talked to the international press on Saturday in a suite at the neo-baroque Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026

Definition of talked

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As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of told

Verb

Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026

Definition of uttered

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The last Senate hearing with sitting justices was in 2011, when former Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia discussed the constitutional role of the federal judiciary.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
Thune, the Senate majority leader, spoke with the Kentucky senator by phone on Monday and discussed national security issues and other topics, a Thune spokesperson told CNBC.

— Kevin Breuninger,Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of discussed

Verb

Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ and shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, describing her death as a total shock and unexpected.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The right side of his stomach was bleeding, said Houston resident Juliet Martinez, who recorded the video and shared it with CNN.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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