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
Puteri-Malay
PÁLPAHLHungarian
IrmentrudEER-men-trootGerman (Archaic)
OdhrÁNO-rawnIrish
Eaton['i:tn]
CrispinKRIS-pinEnglish (Rare)