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
  • Now, the study that suggested its use in COVID is retracted.
    Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, some estimates suggest a tenth of all households contained a Hoosier cabinet by the 1920s.
    Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Likely Topical Areas For Trump And Tech CEOs Data Centers and AI: Each company has expressed public AI aspirations — which will require the expansion of existing data centers and construction of new ones.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of express
Verb
  • To remedy this, the study proposed limiting the number of repetitive motions required of an employee during a shift and using a software program to enforce work breaks — a proposal Amazon rejected.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Last month, Trump proposed slapping a 25% tariff on imports from both Mexico and Canada, two of the United States' biggest trading partners.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of propose
Verb
  • Aritzia also offers some third-party apparel and accessories, such as Levi’s, Asics and Citizens of Humanity.
    David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The elastic waistband makes for a comfortable yet supportive feel, and the adjustable cord offers a customizable fit.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.

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