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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Beyond Surface Solutions Many companies default to superficial fixes: elaborate office perks that go unused, engagement surveys that collect dust with no follow-up action, values statements that ring hollow, town halls where few speak up and cultural initiatives that feel forced.
—Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 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.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
The Princess of Wales has penned a supportive message for Addiction Awareness Week
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Kate Middleton is speaking up for those affected by addiction.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Joe Biden and all Democrat leaders have an obligation to speak up and condemn this now.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 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.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
The Princess of Wales has penned a supportive message for Addiction Awareness Week
Comments
Kate Middleton is speaking up for those affected by addiction.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Joe Biden and all Democrat leaders have an obligation to speak up and condemn this now.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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