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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Examples of speak up in a Sentence
she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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Rather than allow such stereotypes to undercut my budding self-conception, my parents sought to put me into circumstances in which I was required to speak up and demonstrate my intelligence, not just to other people but also—and more importantly—to myself.
—Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
Many state officials have already raised concerns about the feasibility and legality of the last-minute changes, and during the meeting election workers spoke up about the burdens this rule change would have on election workers.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2024
One person is encouraged to speak up, people are emboldened by survivors.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
This isn’t the first time the singer-songwriter has spoken up for Democratic candidates.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2024
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Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
Many state officials have already raised concerns about the feasibility and legality of the last-minute changes, and during the meeting election workers spoke up about the burdens this rule change would have on election workers.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2024
One person is encouraged to speak up, people are emboldened by survivors.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
This isn’t the first time the singer-songwriter has spoken up for Democratic candidates.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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