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Meaning of the word "speak of" in English

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speak of

US /spiːk ʌv/

UK /spiːk ɒv/

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Phrasal Verb

to talk about someone or something

Example:

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We were just speaking of you!

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Don't speak of this to anyone else.

Synonym:

mention discuss refer to allude to bring up

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Related Word:

speak speaking speaking as speak for speak out speak up on speaking terms