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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This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Stress that their devices won’t be taken away as a result, and they won’t be punished for speaking up.
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Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Your presence is especially alluring today, making this a pivotal moment to lead, speak up or introduce yourself.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Today, Sammy said her goal in sharing her story is to encourage people to speak up when someone appears to be in crisis.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Stress that their devices won’t be taken away as a result, and they won’t be punished for speaking up.
—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Your presence is especially alluring today, making this a pivotal moment to lead, speak up or introduce yourself.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Today, Sammy said her goal in sharing her story is to encourage people to speak up when someone appears to be in crisis.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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