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
Alastair-Scottish
LourenÇOlaw-REN-soo (Portuguese), law-REN-soo (Brazilian Portuguese)Portuguese
Donatianus-Late Roman
Virginieveer-zhee-NEEFrench
Ainhoa-Basque
PieroPYE-roItalian