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speak up in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
    "John spoke up at the meeting"
    opine  speak up  speak out  animadvert  sound off 
  2. speak louder; raise one's voice
    "The audience asked the lecturer to please speak up"
    speak up 
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speak up in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (verb) (idiom) To talk more loudly or plainly.
  2. (verb) (idiom) To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.
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