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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New parents often hesitate to communicate their evolving needs at work, but Lauren Smith Brody emphasizes that speaking up about flexible arrangements can enhance not only their own work-life balance but also benefit colleagues and overall company performance.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Most people move through interactions at work on autopilot, sending messages or speaking up in meetings without really thinking about their responses until afterward, says leadership coach Aiko Bethea.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 May 2026
This hesitancy and worry about speaking up is the way free speech dies.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
And patients should not hesitate to speak up.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
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Big Think, 8 May 2026
Most people move through interactions at work on autopilot, sending messages or speaking up in meetings without really thinking about their responses until afterward, says leadership coach Aiko Bethea.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 May 2026
This hesitancy and worry about speaking up is the way free speech dies.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
And patients should not hesitate to speak up.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 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 9 May. 2026.
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