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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The last time Mosley spoke up with the parks department dealt with a man named Tracey Peterson, who lives in Gary.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
While much of the country community has expressed skepticism and even all-out rejection of Bey’s latest project, one legend within the genre spoke up on her behalf following her CMAs snub.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
But many thanked the original poster for speaking up about this issue.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
While much of the country community has expressed skepticism and even all-out rejection of Bey’s latest project, one legend within the genre spoke up on her behalf following her CMAs snub.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
But many thanked the original poster for speaking up about this issue.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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