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spoke up

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

VERB

assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sound off

WEAK

assert declare insist make plain speak loudly speak out

Example Sentences

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She said she spoke up because she learned there were others coming forward.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“I was also incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to,” Dano said at the Sundance screening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

"He spoke his truth without fear or favour. He even spoke up against me and my decisions as a minister. He was a pure example of who we should be," added McKenzie.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Both Coburn and Arnott also spoke up for the broadcasters in the same European Parliament debate where Gill made a speech in return for money.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Dad finally spoke up, "Let Mother Nature worry about the turtles. They can take care of themselves."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg