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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When reached for comment, Large would not speak about Waldorf’s case even though Waldorf had given her permission to.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

We speak about growing the revenues and trying to increase the revenues to compete with the restrictions which are now in place.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Looking back, she realises she didn't speak about her grief, because she didn't know how - or wasn't ready.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

Then I heard the matchmaker speak about our birthdates and harmony and fertility.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

speak about

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