SPOKEN Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈspō-kən

Definition of spoken

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing a spoken agreement is too easily broken

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as in uttered

expressed or communicated by voice a politician who knows the power of the spoken word

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spoken

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verb

past participle of speak

as in said

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

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as in talked

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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Recent Examples of spoken

Adjective

The two previously worked together on five albums featuring autobiographical lyrics and spoken-word performances. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Jones also described free community film screenings paired with local food and musical performances, as well as plans for dance, theater and spoken-word programming. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

Because other than perhaps Bob Marley, no other global musician has spoken about love as much as Stevie Wonder. — Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 The American people have spoken, just as our Founding Fathers intended. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoken

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken

Adjective

Eli Lilly is also studying an oral drug called muvalaplin, and CRISPR gene-editing technology designed to permanently switch off the gene that produces Lp(a) is in early development.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
The most noteworthy of these developments is the introduction of oral SERDs (selective estrogen receptor degraders).

— Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of oral

Adjective

For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.

— Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Definition of uttered

Verb

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

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

Adjective

Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The final sprint to Tuesday's midterm elections has kicked up a flurry of headlines about attack ads slung by candidates and verbal jabs thrown by current and former occupants of the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of verbal

Adjective

Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.

— Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025

Definition of voiced

Verb

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

Verb

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