If I ask you to name a word or words with the same lexical meaning as 'speak to' that can replace the phrase in the following examples, what would they be?
"about seven in 10 inmates are Muslim – an estimate that speaks eloquently to the failures of postcolonial integration."
"Modi's landslide victory at the elections speaks volumes to the fact that the majority of Indian people have pinned their hopes to him."
Thank you.
Top answer
Gives evidence. (Nearly) proves.
— Vorpar
Gives evidence.
(Nearly) proves.
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