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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Internal comms professionals play a crucial role in creating an environment where employees feel heard, valued and safe to speak up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
When there are voices here in Hollywood — voices who are outside of the prevailing culture but who need to create, need to speak out, need to speak up so that ALL OF US CAN BE SEEN….
—John Ridley, Deadline, 21 Feb. 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, 20 Feb. 2025
Image Image Few Timorese speak up about Bishop Belo, who remains widely revered.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
When there are voices here in Hollywood — voices who are outside of the prevailing culture but who need to create, need to speak out, need to speak up so that ALL OF US CAN BE SEEN….
—John Ridley, Deadline, 21 Feb. 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, 20 Feb. 2025
Image Image Few Timorese speak up about Bishop Belo, who remains widely revered.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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