Speak up
verb
To talk louder or clearer so that people can hear you.
Can you speak up? I can't hear you in the back.
Often appears as...
- can you speak up?
- need to speak up
verb
To express your opinion openly, especially in a situation where this may be difficult.
It's important to speak up when you see something wrong.
Often appears as...
- speak up for rights
- speak up against injustice
verb
To advocate or show support for someone or something.
She always speaks up for the rights of animals.
Often appears as...
- speak up for someone
- speak up for justice
verb
To talk louder or clearer so that people can hear you.
Can you speak up? I can't hear you in the back.
Often appears as...
- can you speak up?
- need to speak up
verb
To express your opinion openly, especially in a situation where this may be difficult.
It's important to speak up when you see something wrong.
Often appears as...
- speak up for rights
- speak up against injustice
verb
To advocate or show support for someone or something.
She always speaks up for the rights of animals.
Often appears as...
- speak up for someone
- speak up for justice
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Volume Control
Use 'speak up' to ask someone to increase their volume, especially in noisy places.
I'm at the concert; you'll have to speak up!
Pro Tip 2/2Not for Secrets
'Speak up' is not used for whispering or private information; it implies being audible to everyone in the vicinity.
This is a public forum, please speak up so all can hear.
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