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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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The best part of the players-only meeting was everybody who wanted to speak up felt comfortable enough to speak up.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
There was a lot more speaking up and gaming with certain folks, and having conversations in different rooms.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Even people who are known for work at Paramount are speaking up.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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