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verb (intr, adverb)

to speak more loudly

to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby speak up

speak out of turn, Speak softly and carry a big stick, speak the same language, speak to, speak too soon, speak up, speak volumes, spean, spear, spear carrier, spearfish

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How to use speak up in a sentence

So we do demand justice and we do speak up and make demands.
Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder|Jason McGahan|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He disagrees, though, and says it is the duty of every person—men, especially—to speak up on this issue.
Can Hip-Hop Prevent Honor Killings?|Moral Courage|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After his death, Jackson tried to speak up for her friend on a Facebook forum.
Alleged Cop Killer’s Blood-Soaked Screenplay|M.L. Nestel|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They would speak up, but in tones still soft and placid; and Spahn often overheard them describing him as a “beautiful person.”
Gay Talese on Charlie Manson’s Home on the Range|Gay Talese|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He yelled toward them, “Speak up, speak up, I want to hear, too!”
Gay Talese on Charlie Manson’s Home on the Range|Gay Talese|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One feels inclined to speak up and say, 'Mesdames, entendez—it isn't so bad as you think.'
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan
Ah, then, you have quarrelled, and I am to speak up for you?
A Window in Thrums|J. M. Barrie
Maybe it is, but I'll speak up if you say the word, and make him set you ashore—even if I leave along with you?
Blow The Man Down|Holman Day
He would speak up boldly, that he would, without fear or favour.
The Complete Prose Works of Martin Farquhar Tupper|Martin Farquhar Tupper
The time was certainly here for someone in a position to tell the truth to speak up.
When Winter Comes to Main Street|Grant Martin Overton

Other Idioms and Phrases with speak up

speak up

Also, speak out. Talk loudly, so as to be heard, as in Speak up, child, I can't hear you, or He should speak out so that those in back can hear him. The first term dates from the early 1700s, the variant from the early 1500s.

Also, speak up for. Express one's opinion or one's support for someone or something. For example, When it comes to speaking up about the town's needs, you can rely on Mary, or I'm glad you spoke up for me in that meeting. [c. 1700]

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