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Meaning of the word "speak of" in English

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speak of

US /spiːk ʌv/
UK /spiːk ʌv/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

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:
mentiondiscussrefer toallude tobring up
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