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Meaning of spoke
The primary meaning of the word "spoke" is a past tense of the verb "speak", which means to communicate or express thoughts, ideas, or feelings.
Etymology of spoke
The word "spoke" originated from Old English "spacan", which is also the source of the Modern English verb "speak"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially as a verb meaning "to speak" and later as a noun referring to a part of a wheel
The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse "spakka" and Old High German "spehhan"
Synonyms
said
uttered
spoken
talked
communicated
expressed
articulated
voiced
declared
stated
mentioned
remarked
commented
observed
noted
added
admitted
confessed
acknowledged
affirmed
assured
testified
testified to
attested
vouched
commented on
alluded to
referred to
touched on
broached
discussed
conversed
chatted
gossiped
confided
divulged
revealed
confessed to
owned up to
spoke out
spoke up
spoke about
talked about
Definitions
- The past tense of the verb "speak", which means to utter words or sounds in order to convey thoughts, ideas, or feelings
- A rod or bar, typically of metal, that connects the hub of a wheel to its rim
- A person who speaks on behalf of another person or group, such as a spokesperson
Usage Examples
- She spoke to her friend about the party last night
- The company spokesperson spoke to the press about the recent scandal
- The bike wheel has a broken spoke and needs to be repaired
- He spoke out against the injustice and demanded change
Antonyms
kept silent
remained quiet
stayed mute
was dumb
stayed still
held back
restrained
refrained
abstained
avoided
evaded
dodged
shied away
hesitated
faltered
stammered
stuttered
mumbled
whispered
murmured
grumbled
complained
protested
objected
refused
denied
rejected
contradicted
disputed
argued
debated