speak (of)

verb

Definition of speak (of)next
as in to talk (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak (of)
  1. suggest
  2. express
  3. propose
  4. offer
Verb
  • Other scholarship has similarly suggested that excluding Chinese labor failed to lift the fortunes of white workers.
    Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Greene suggested the weather might disrupt representatives traveling back to the Capitol after leaving for the weekend.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Behind the scenes, however, some editors expressed qualms about the reporting, court filings show.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The palate expresses notes of Rosé petals, anise, and a little tar.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of express
Verb
  • The Biden administration in November proposed having Medicare cover the drugs beginning in 2026, but the Trump administration will have the final say.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The following year, MrBeast told Booysen of his plans to propose.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of propose
Verb
  • Most offer sRGB color gamuts instead of covering the larger DCI-P3 color space.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Spiritual solutions, which revolve around values, purpose, and connection, offer solace and practical frameworks to navigate whatever life throws in one’s way.
    Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of offer
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Thesaurus Entries Near speak (of)

speaking up

speak (of)

speak one's mind

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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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