speak up
verb
spoke up; spoken up; speaking up; speaks up
1
: to speak loudly and distinctly
2
: to express an opinion freely
… speak up for truth and justice …—
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she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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That willingness to speak up became a defining aspect of Worthington’s legacy.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The group says many renters are afraid to speak up about the conditions inside their homes.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Perkins supporters emerge As details for the recall are finalized, those who would rather see Perkins stay in the district are starting to speak up as well.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Dead babies have no voice, and the families devastated by congenital syphilis are too stigmatized to speak up.
—Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The group says many renters are afraid to speak up about the conditions inside their homes.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Perkins supporters emerge As details for the recall are finalized, those who would rather see Perkins stay in the district are starting to speak up as well.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Dead babies have no voice, and the families devastated by congenital syphilis are too stigmatized to speak up.
—Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for speak up
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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