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spake out

VERB

make one's position known

Synonyms

WEAK

assert come out with declare have one's say insist let voice be heard make oneself heard make plain say loud and clear sound off speak loudly speak one's mind stand up for

Antonyms

WEAK

be quiet shut up

Example Sentences

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Don't mind whispering," said Anty; "spake out; your voice won't hurt me.

From The Kellys and the O'Kellys by Trollope, Anthony

He released it from its wrappings reverently and, after a short scrutiny, spake out.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, January 28, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

Then your spokesmen are going to spake out your complaint.

From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir

“But spake out plain, and don’t be bewildering the poor woman, Danny Dolan.”

From Killykinick by Waggaman, Mary T. (Mary Theresa)

Musha, bad end to you, man alive, an' spake out.

From Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William