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
  • Shim, a longtime friend, suggested that Kang apply for the pardon to clear his name — and his record.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • But the Starship spacecraft stopped delivering telemetry, suggesting that the spacecraft may have been lost.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Most red flag warnings have now expired, but meteorologists have expressed concern that strong winds will return.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The other side: House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth shot down the idea of tax increases for currently exempt financial and legal services, and expressed concerns about the impacts the cuts would have on long-term care.
    Torey Van Oot, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of express
Verb
  • In terms of cost reductions, the budget also proposed $26.3 million in cuts for fiscal 2026, with a little less than half of those coming from a net reduction in positions.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The original expansion plan, proposed in December and later tabled, included the construction of new buildings in the northwest section of Slade Park, along with a soccer pitch and four pickleball courts in the southwest area, which would have affected two multipurpose fields.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of propose
Verb
  • This innovative device analyzes eating behavior, offering insights and tips to improve dietary habits.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Ultimately Hoffman moved on from what the Orioles were offering on a revised basis and the Blue Jays were able to land someone whose injury history is non-existent in the past two seasons.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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