Definition of Speak up

1. Verb. Express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation. "John spoke up at the meeting"

Exact synonyms: Animadvert, Opine, Sound Off, Speak Out
Generic synonyms: Declare
Specialized synonyms: Editorialise, Editorialize
Derivative terms: Opinion, Opinionative

2. Verb. Speak louder; raise one's voice. "Sam and Sue speak up"; "The audience asked the lecturer to please speak up"
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize

Definition of Speak up

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To talk more loudly or plainly. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Speak Up

speak
speak-box
speak for
speak for oneself
speak highly
speak ill of
speak in tongues
speak of the devil
speak of the devil and he appears
speak of the devil and he shall appear
speak one's mind
speak out
speak out of turn
speak softly and carry a big stick
speak to
speak up (current term)
speak volumes
speak with a forked tongue
speakability
speakable
speake
speakeasies
speakeasy
speaked
speaker
speaker identification
speaker system
speaker unit
speakeress
speakeresses

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