SPEAK UP Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

speak up

verb

Definition of speak up

as in to speak out

to voice one's opinions freely with force she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings

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Recent Examples of speak up LaPlante, who did not speak up at the April 28 meeting, was later criticized by fellow board members for posting her thoughts about the increases on Substack. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 Martinez and her family praised the Los Angeles police officers who investigated her case and called on fellow vendors to speak up when attacked. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 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 See All Example Sentences for speak up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak up

Verb

Getty Images After being placed on the bereavement list, Toronto Blue Jays’ star reliever Braydon Fisher returned to the team on Wednesday and spoke out about a heartbreaking family tragedy.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Prince Harry spoke out for the first time following a dismissal of his case against Associated Newspapers Limited.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Definition of speak out

Verb

One day while sitting on the porch, Sarah appeared out of nowhere, running towards them, shouting for them.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
The crew and the two witnesses said one of the three men got out with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew while shouting racial slurs targeted at the photographer.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of cry

Verb

For their part, ITV bosses talked up ITV Studios’ ability to go it alone.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Damola Adamolekun, the youngest CEO the chain restaurant has ever seen at 37 years old, acknowledges the company's storied history with celebrity, and has been talking up the brand since taking over.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of talk up

Verb

Other people at the scene can be heard yelling that the cash was not evidence and did not belong to the officer.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Interviews with the pilots, flight attendants, and fellow passengers revealed Cook had gotten up during takeoff and then ran forward while yelling, per the affidavit.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of yell

Verb

Every time a restaurant or other small business announces its closure, people pipe up on social media about what the business owner should have done to be successful.

— Gregg Olsen, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
He was accused of hitting a man in the back of the head with a metal pipe inside the victim’s girlfriend’s home, then shoving the victim up against the wall and pushing the pipe up against his neck.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026

Definition of pipe up

Verb

The skateboarder and Viva La Bam alum, 46, sounded off on the possibility of his involvement in a future Jackass project during a new interview with Rolling Stone, published on Friday, July 3.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Georgia politicians and newsmakers sound off on the decision.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026