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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And speaking of island fun, before stopping in Barbados, Ashanti was also living her best life in the Bahamas right before her birthday.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
In the wake of Jota’s death, Slot spoke of his desire for his players to take inspiration from the forward’s attitude on the field.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
But Prince Harry has publicly spoken of his desire for reconciliation, and William reportedly also wants that.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
The good days that Amorim spoke of at the end of last season appear to be on the horizon.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
In the wake of Jota’s death, Slot spoke of his desire for his players to take inspiration from the forward’s attitude on the field.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
But Prince Harry has publicly spoken of his desire for reconciliation, and William reportedly also wants that.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
The good days that Amorim spoke of at the end of last season appear to be on the horizon.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20of. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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