speak up

verb

1. to speak more loudly
2. to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly

Example Sentences

"I want to stand up for victims of abuse, whether corporate or domestic, to let them know that they can speak up too."

From BBC

“I’m proud of our school for speaking up about this. It’s good to see that people truly do care.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t think she would have spoken up on any other aspect of the church,” Rossellini says.

From Los Angeles Times

So if 92,000 healthcare workers in the States were killed, I feel like somebody would want to speak up.

From Salon

The 22-year-old from Warrington says she was inspired to try it because she was always scared to speak up at work or make plans with friends.

From BBC

Related Words

• sound off