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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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
This is not only an apology to the women who have spoken up, but those who haven’t and feel hurt by my words or behavior.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Accordingly, Raisman used her speech as an opportunity to speak up for people who are still enduring domestic abuse.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
El-Amin spoke up on civil rights and social issues in an effort to fight for justice.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 29 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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