speak up

verb

spoke up; spoken up; speaking up; speaks up

intransitive verb

1
: to speak loudly and distinctly
2
: to express an opinion freely
speak up for truth and justice Clive Bell

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 See all Example Sentences for speak up 

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of speak up was in 1681

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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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