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speak about

VERB
mention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge allude to bring up cite declare detail disclose discuss introduce name notice point out quote recount report reveal speak of specify suggest tell touch on
STRONG
acquaint adduce advert broach communicate designate divulge enumerate impart infer instance intimate notify observe remark state
WEAK
call attention to hint at make known point to throw out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal disavow hide ignore neglect suppress withhold
STRONG
hold back keep
VERB
refer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify
STRONG
accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote
WEAK
bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference put down to speak of touch on
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore insert neglect remove
WEAK
hold back
VERB
treat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise approach consider deal with interpret study talk about think
STRONG
arrange comment confabulate confer consult contain criticize deliberate explain manipulate reason review tackle weigh
WEAK
discourse on enlarge upon go into touch upon write about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard forget ignore leave neglect
STRONG
approve confuse praise
WEAK
harm hurt injure

Example Sentences

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And as soon as officer Andrew Babb was sworn in, the prosecution gave him space to speak about Gamble’s threat to the residents of Fairhope.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Typically, Carrick did not want to speak about his future.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Beyer later apologized for his remarks, saying he misspoke and that he meant to speak about Zionist identity, not Jewish identity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Why I want to speak about it and share it is because that narrative is changing in terms of what women can do and are capable of.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Please do not speak about Neville’s parents to anybody else. He has the right to let people know, when he is ready.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling