spoken

[spoh-kuhn]

verb

1. a past participle of speak.

adjective

1. uttered or expressed by speaking; speaking; oral (written ).

   the spoken word.

2. speaking, speaking, or using speech, as specified (usually used in combination).

   fair-spoken; plain-spoken; soft-spoken.

spoken

/ ˈspəʊkən /

verb

1. the past participle of speak

adjective

1. uttered through the medium of speech Compare written

2. (in combination) having speech as specified

   soft-spoken

3. engaged, reserved, or allocated

Word History and Origins

Origin of spoken¹

First recorded in 1570–80, for the adjective

Example Sentences

As much as their codependent friendship brings them closer, when spoken to at the same time, Roman and Dennis always differ in their answers, evincing an underlying disconnect.

From Los Angeles Times

Spurs have previously spoken about wanting to close the gap on the top clubs in the WSL but they lost ground last season and have acted slowly this summer.

From BBC

Tuchel is a huge admirer of the talent that Stones has and has spoken about the unique qualities that he can bring to any England side.

From BBC

Music was a big part of the life of the duchess, having spoken of how emotional it made her feel, as a listener and as a musician, including singing in the Bach Choir.

From BBC

Rayner has often spoken about being told she would "never amount to anything", after she left school without any qualifications.

From BBC