speak on



speak (up)on something

to talk about a particular topic. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) This evening, I will speak upon the subject of Plato's thoughts on the universe. What will you speak on today?
See also: on, speak

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DillonDIL-ənEnglish
Azrael-Judeo-Christian Legend
Faiga-Yiddish
DarbyDAHR-beeEnglish
Ioudas-Biblical Greek
Nikolaas-Dutch