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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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It is said that on the Mount of Olives Christ opened His mouth and taught them, by which we conclude He spake out distinctly.

From Around The Tea-Table by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)

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

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

Jehovah spake out of the midst of the fire.

From The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets by Lord, Eleazar

"Come man," said the father, "be sharp, spake out bravely, an' don't be afraid; nor don't be in a hurry aither, we'll wait for you."

From The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William

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

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