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
Recent Examples on the Web
There are strong political incentives for administration officials to not speak up when concerned about the president’s health, a high-stakes decision with career-altering ramifications.
—Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
Use this transit to build bridges and foster mutual understanding, even if that means speaking up to advocate for what matters most to you.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
He’s even spoken up in support of the author, who has been involved in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 June 2024
Even very capable and powerful people are now too afraid of the media to speak up about important matters or run for public office.
—Ray Dalio, TIME, 25 June 2024
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Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
Use this transit to build bridges and foster mutual understanding, even if that means speaking up to advocate for what matters most to you.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
He’s even spoken up in support of the author, who has been involved in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 June 2024
Even very capable and powerful people are now too afraid of the media to speak up about important matters or run for public office.
—Ray Dalio, TIME, 25 June 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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