speak of
phrasal verb
spoke of; spoken of; speaking of; speaks of
1
: to talk or write about (someone or something) : to mention (a subject) in speech or writing
Speaking of Jill, where is she?
It was the first time she spoke of going to law school.
She never speaks of her suffering during the war.
In the letter, he spoke of feeling ill.
2
: to indicate or suggest (something)
His diaries speak of a troubled mind.
3
: to talk about (someone or something) in a specified way
He spoke well/highly/favorably of both job candidates.
4
chiefly US
: to show that (someone or something) does or does not deserve to be praised, admired, etc.
The continued success of the business speaks well of their judgment.
Her bad behavior speaks poorly of her upbringing.
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In one candid update on TikTok, Pratt also spoke of the gravity of his family’s tragic loss in the Los Angeles wildfires which has seen the death toll rise to 24 as of Jan. 13.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Stein spoke of the urgency in the foothills and mountains following Hurricane Helene, with recovery efforts having entered the 16th week.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
But during a news briefing the same day as the birth, President Biden spoke of the happy news, sharing that William was born at 10 pounds, four ounces in California.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
In light of the recent school shooting in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden spoke of his administration's work aimed at reducing gun violence, including passing the most significant gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Stein spoke of the urgency in the foothills and mountains following Hurricane Helene, with recovery efforts having entered the 16th week.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
But during a news briefing the same day as the birth, President Biden spoke of the happy news, sharing that William was born at 10 pounds, four ounces in California.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
In light of the recent school shooting in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden spoke of his administration's work aimed at reducing gun violence, including passing the most significant gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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