speak up

British  

verb

1. to speak more loudly

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

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speak up Idioms  

1. 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.

2. 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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Example Sentences

Since the criminal probe became public, key Wall Street leaders and members of Congress, including some Republicans, have spoken up forcefully in defence of the Fed.

From BBC

These local food businesses are not only keeping their doors open, but also speaking up for their communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Listen to that instinct and be more proactive in speaking up when the bill arrives — or before it arrives.

From MarketWatch

What finally convinced him to speak up was think about others out there like him.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether employees feel psychologically safe speaking up about their AI use ends up dictating how they do or don’t use AI.

From Barron's

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