SPOKE (OF) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

spoke (of)

verb

Definition of spoke (of)

past tense of speak (of)

as in talked (about)

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Kid Cudi defended his decision to perform with his longtime friend and controversial musician, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), after some fans and critics expressed disappointment.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
The trend was expressed through several looks at Celine and spotted in the Chanel fall-winter 2026–2027 collection too.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of expressed

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His comments come seven months after Tiley proposed a move in the opposite direction by suggesting that best-of-five-set matches be introduced in the women’s competition at the Australian Open from the quarter-finals onwards.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The team also proposed combining naval guns with electronic warfare and laser defenses.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of proposed

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Glastonbury approved a 48-apartment project in June after extensive litigation, but has suggested that further legal action could take place before construction begins.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Pegula suggested some of the friction may simply be newcomers learning those traditions.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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spoke (of)

spoke one's mind

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