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—
Clive Bell
Clive BellExamples of speak up in a Sentence
she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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Olivia Rodrigo is speaking up about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Jermaine Harris, who plays Brian's son BJ, hasn't spoken up about any relationships.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 12 July 2025
One of the most significant predictors of a team’s success is the shared belief that speaking up, questioning assumptions or even disagreeing won’t lead to punishment or marginalization.
—Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Organizers of the event have since taken responsibility for the tardiness, but in case anyone is still confused, Hill has now shared a firm statement on Instagram, thanking the festival for speaking up and outlining her hands-on approach to live performances.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Jermaine Harris, who plays Brian's son BJ, hasn't spoken up about any relationships.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 12 July 2025
One of the most significant predictors of a team’s success is the shared belief that speaking up, questioning assumptions or even disagreeing won’t lead to punishment or marginalization.
—Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Organizers of the event have since taken responsibility for the tardiness, but in case anyone is still confused, Hill has now shared a firm statement on Instagram, thanking the festival for speaking up and outlining her hands-on approach to live performances.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2025
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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