speak up — to speak more loudly so that people can hear you
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak more loudly so that people can hear you
Pronunciation (IPA): /spiːk ʌp/
Example Sentences
- The teacher said, 'Speak up! Even the mice in the walls can't hear you!'
- It's time to speak up about the mysterious disappearance of donuts from the office kitchen.
- She decided to speak up during the meeting to share her innovative ideas.
speak up
VERB[/spiːk ʌp/]
to speak more loudly so that people can hear you
💡 Concept
She decided to speak up when no one else dared to question the boss.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/spiːk ʌp/
🇬🇧 UK/spiːk ʌp/
🌳Etymology
Rootspeak
Suffix-up
🎵Rhyme
break upwake upmake up
break up
wake up
make up
🔗Collocations
speak up for someone
speak up against injustice
speak up in class
speak up louder
afraid to speak up
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher said, 'Speak up! Even the mice in the walls can't hear you!'”
😄 Fun example
“It's time to speak up about the mysterious disappearance of donuts from the office kitchen.”
“She decided to speak up during the meeting to share her innovative ideas.”
“If you see bullying, speak up and report it to the authorities.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
voice outpipe upsound offexpress oneselfstand up
Antonyms
keep quietstay silenthold back
Related
speak outstand up forvoiceassertadvocate
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