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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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"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

Jehovah spake out of the midst of the fire.

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

"Nothin's asier; you have only to spake out; besides it's your business, bein' the colleen's father."

From Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

Phwoy don't ye spake out and make a clane breast av it?

From Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block by Standish, Burt L.

And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

From Our Lady Saint Mary by Barry, J. G. H.