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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However, Bassett, Stark and Hewitt have all spoken up about their excitement for the show's next chapter.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 16 May 2025
This winding road to diagnosis, although uncertain and unpredictable, has taught me to continue speaking up and pushing for answers.
—Racquel H. Dozier, Health, 14 May 2025
As audiences become more values-driven, businesses are increasingly expected to speak up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The thorny issue was re-litigated at a fascinating reunion, where Lyons finally spoke up and asserted herself as the voice of reason — and the matriarch — of the group.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 16 May 2025
This winding road to diagnosis, although uncertain and unpredictable, has taught me to continue speaking up and pushing for answers.
—Racquel H. Dozier, Health, 14 May 2025
As audiences become more values-driven, businesses are increasingly expected to speak up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The thorny issue was re-litigated at a fascinating reunion, where Lyons finally spoke up and asserted herself as the voice of reason — and the matriarch — of the group.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 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 21 May. 2025.
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