spoke

verb

Definition of spokenext
past tense of speak
1
as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words finally spoke her fears

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2
as in lectured
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 Synonyms for spoke
  1. talked
  2. told
  3. uttered
  4. discussed
Verb
  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of talked
Verb
  • This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Cato could go public next year if market conditions are favorable, Kramer told Fierce Network.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • Unlike the multi-beat belt of that word on the Broadway recording, here, it’s uttered in affecting disbelief.
    Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Folk or hip-hop lyrics that get some of their bite from being uttered aloud are analyzed like modernist poems; graffiti sprayed on an office building loses its humor when treated as another oil hanging in a white cube.
    Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • The actress, writer and producer discussed her new MasterClass series on writing and more with the eponymous host.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussed
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