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\ ˈspēk-ˌau̇t 
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\Definition of speak-out
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an event in which people publicly share their experiences of or views on an issue
speak out
verbspoke out; spoken out; speaking out; speaks out
Definition of speak out (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to speak loud enough to be heard
2 : to speak boldly : express an opinion frankly
spoke out on the issues
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