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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Improving wound healing Our discovery that epithelial cells can electrically speak up during a crisis without compromising their primary role as a barrier opens doors for new ways to treat wounds.
—Steve Granick, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
But when members of the public spoke up about the deletion of equity and climate commitments at last month’s Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission meeting, commission board members said nothing in response.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: The Democratic side of the table was mostly empty, and no other lawmaker spoke up during the quick business meeting.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Around the league Some Major League Soccer general managers are speaking up (anonymously) about their displeasure with the league’s deal with Apple TV+.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Steve Granick, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
But when members of the public spoke up about the deletion of equity and climate commitments at last month’s Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission meeting, commission board members said nothing in response.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: The Democratic side of the table was mostly empty, and no other lawmaker spoke up during the quick business meeting.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Around the league Some Major League Soccer general managers are speaking up (anonymously) about their displeasure with the league’s deal with Apple TV+.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak up
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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