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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There’s a lesson in the character of Jenny actually speaking up for it, articulating and vocalizing your needs that can be met, or the relationship could not continue.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the film will give viewers a new sense of courage – the courage to speak up, assert themselves, and create change in their daily lives.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Residents, civic leaders and advocacy groups can shape how this technology develops by speaking up about clear rules, fair data use and transparency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the film will give viewers a new sense of courage – the courage to speak up, assert themselves, and create change in their daily lives.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Residents, civic leaders and advocacy groups can shape how this technology develops by speaking up about clear rules, fair data use and transparency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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