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单词 speak of something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Throughout the book she speaks of the abuse of power.
Synonyms
deal with
discuss
I will discuss the role of diet in cancer prevention in Chapter 7.
go into
write about
be concerned with
touch upon
discourse upon
(phrasal verb) 
His behaviour spoke of an early maturity.
Synonyms
indicate
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
show
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
reveal
A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor.
display
It's not often that I display my true feelings.
suggest
The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.
signal
The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted.
point to
imply
The meeting in no way implies a resumption of contact with the terrorists.
manifest
He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself.
signify
The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men.
denote
Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
bespeak
Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys.
be symptomatic of
betoken
His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.
See speak

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bespeak
Definition
to indicate or suggest
Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
suggest,
evidence,
reveal,
display,
predict,
imply,
exhibit,
proclaim,
signify,
denote,
testify to,
foretell,
evince (formal),
betoken
in the sense of betoken
Definition
to indicate
His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.
Synonyms
indicate,
mark,
suggest,
evidence,
promise,
represent,
declare,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
typify,
bode,
bespeak,
augur,
presage,
portend,
prognosticate
in the sense of denote
Definition
to be a sign or indication of
Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
mean,
mark,
express,
import,
imply,
designate,
signify,
typify,
betoken

Nearby words of
speak of something

  • speak
  • speak for something or someone
  • speak ill of someone
  • speak of something
  • speak out or up
  • speak to someone
  • speaker

Synonyms of 'speak of something'

speak of something

Additional synonyms

in the sense of discuss
Definition
to treat (a subject) in speech or writing
I will discuss the role of diet in cancer prevention in Chapter 7.
Synonyms
examine,
consider,
deal with,
treat,
go into,
tackle,
explore,
write about,
analyze
in the sense of display
Definition
to reveal or make evident
It's not often that I display my true feelings.
Synonyms
demonstrate,
show,
reveal,
register,
expose,
disclose,
betray,
manifest,
divulge,
make known,
evidence,
evince (formal)
in the sense of imply
Definition
to suggest or involve as a necessary consequence
The meeting in no way implies a resumption of contact with the terrorists.
Synonyms
involve,
mean,
entail,
include,
require,
indicate,
import,
point to,
signify,
denote,
presuppose,
betoken
in the sense of manifest
Definition
to show by the way one behaves
He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself.
Synonyms
display,
show,
reveal,
establish,
express,
prove,
declare,
demonstrate,
expose,
exhibit,
set forth,
make plain,
evince (formal)
in the sense of reveal
Definition
to expose to view or show (something concealed)
A grey carpet was removed to reveal the pine floor.
Synonyms
show,
display,
bare,
exhibit,
unveil,
uncover,
manifest,
unearth,
unmask,
lay bare,
bring to light,
expose to view
in the sense of show
Definition
to demonstrate or prove
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
Synonyms
indicate,
demonstrate,
prove,
reveal,
display,
evidence,
point out,
manifest,
testify to,
evince,
flag up
in the sense of signal
Definition
to communicate (information) by signal
The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted.
Synonyms
show,
express,
display,
indicate,
make known,
announce,
declare,
register,
communicate,
proclaim,
flag up
in the sense of signify
Definition
to indicate or suggest
The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
mean,
matter,
suggest,
announce,
evidence,
represent,
express,
imply,
exhibit,
communicate,
intimate,
stand for,
proclaim,
convey,
be a sign of,
symbolize,
denote,
connote,
portend,
betoken,
flag up
in the sense of suggest
Definition
to give a hint of
The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
demonstrate,
give the impression,
lead you to believe
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