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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Bridges also isn’t the only big star who’s spoken up about ICE recently.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s why doctors stress the importance of staying on top of screenings and speaking up if something seems off.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
Volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
One diner objects to the cost of a group meal but doesn’t speak up.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s why doctors stress the importance of staying on top of screenings and speaking up if something seems off.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
Volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
One diner objects to the cost of a group meal but doesn’t speak up.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
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 15 Oct. 2025.
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