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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Over the past few weeks, a number of people have spoken up about just how much of the show is true.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Tatum spoke up in a team meeting on Thursday, sharing a message of gratitude and appreciation that resonated with head coach Joe Mazzulla.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
My whole family is — just the ideology to speak up and fight for basic human rights.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Go ahead and speak up in a group setting, propose plans that excite you, or introduce yourself to someone fascinating.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Tatum spoke up in a team meeting on Thursday, sharing a message of gratitude and appreciation that resonated with head coach Joe Mazzulla.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
My whole family is — just the ideology to speak up and fight for basic human rights.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Go ahead and speak up in a group setting, propose plans that excite you, or introduce yourself to someone fascinating.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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