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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When Dave points out that the teen hasn't been in school much since Thanksgiving, Neomi's mom speaks up to explain what her daughter has been going through.
—Leigh Paterson, NPR, 18 May 2024
When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club’s players are encouraged to speak up.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 May 2024
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Leigh Paterson, NPR, 18 May 2024
When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club’s players are encouraged to speak up.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 May 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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