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I was raised to speak out about politics and the world around me. I would do it whether I was in the public or not. It is the way I was taught. The American way.
Judy Collins

Meaning of "speak out" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEAK OUT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEAK OUT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Speak out is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES SPEAK OUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of speak out in the English dictionary

The definition of speak out in the dictionary is to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly. Other definition of speak out is to speak more loudly and clearly.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEAK OUT

speak
speak for
speak for itself
speak for yourself
speak one´s mind
speak the same language
speak to
speak up
speak volumes
speakable
speakeasies
speakeasy
speaker
speakerine
speakerphone
speakership
speaking
speaking clock
speaking in tongues
speaking part

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEAK OUT

back out
block out
book out
break out
chalk out
check out
chuck out
find out
fork out
freak out
kick out
lock out
luck out
pick out
seek out
stick out
talk out
think out
trick out
walk out
work out

Synonyms and antonyms of speak out in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «speak out» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEAK OUT

Find out the translation of speak out to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speak out from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speak out» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

说出来
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hablar
570 millions of speakers

English

speak out
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाहर बोलते हैं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التحدث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

говорить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

falar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কথা বল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

parler franchement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bersuara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sprechen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

発言
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발언
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngomongake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nói ra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேசுங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sesli söyle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parlare chiaro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mówić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

говорити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vorbi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μιλούν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

praat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tala ut
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snakke ut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speak out

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAK OUT»

The term «speak out» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.146 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAK OUT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about speak out

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPEAK OUT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word speak out.
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Abu Bakar Bashir
You are right, but the weakness does not come from the millions of Muslims in the world. They do not mind being radical, they have no fear to speak out and to protest and to jihad.
2
Lance Bass
I am fortunate enough with my career that I can speak out to the masses and hopefully be a part of initiating change.
3
Ruth Benedict
I long to speak out the intense inspiration that comes to me from the lives of strong women.
4
Judith Butler
As a Jew, I was taught that it was ethically imperative to speak up and to speak out against arbitrary state violence. That was part of what I learned when I learned about the Second World War and the concentration camps.
5
Robert Byrd
To the American people I say, awaken to what is happening. It is the duty of each citizen to be vigilant, to protect liberty, to speak out, left and right and disagree lest be trampled underfoot by misguided zealotry and extreme partisanship.
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Judy Collins
I was raised to speak out about politics and the world around me. I would do it whether I was in the public or not. It is the way I was taught. The American way.
7
Jon Corzine
'Never again' is the rallying cry for all who believe that mankind must speak out against genocide.
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Richard J. Daley
We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team.
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Richard Dawkins
Secularism is categorically not saying that the religious may not speak out publicly or have a say in public life. It is about saying that religion alone should not confer a privileged say in public life, or greater influence on it. It really is as simple as that.
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Roger Ebert
I begin to feel like most Americans don't understand the First Amendment, don't understand the idea of freedom of speech, and don't understand that it's the responsibility of the citizen to speak out.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEAK OUT»

Discover the use of speak out in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speak out and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront ...
The first book to speak out against the pervasive influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on American politics, policy, and institutions resonates today as never before.
Paul Findley, 2003
2
Leaving Islam: Apostates Speak Out
In this respect, his work, as in the preparation of this edited volume, is an indispensable tool for Muslims themselves so they can wage their struggle for enlightenment and reform of their faith tradition.
Ibn Warraq, 2003
3
Speak Out!: Debate and Public Speaking in the Middle Grades
Combining the practical and theoretical, the text teaches students about verbal and nonverbal communication, how to research and present an argument, how to answer arguments, how to develop debate strategies and how to conduct a formal ...
Kate Shuster, John Meany, 2005
4
Supergirls Speak Out: Inside the Secret Crisis of ...
With practical advice, biting humor, and the sensitivity of someone who's been through it all, Funk's Supergirls Speak Out is the absolutely necessary companion for any girl who thinks 100 percent just isn't enough.
Liz Funk, 2009
5
Men Speak Out: Views on Gender, Sex and Power
The contemporary, compelling essays in Men Speak Out appeal to students, scholars, activists, and everyday readers.
Shira Tarrant, 2013
6
20 Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out about Who ...
Like thousands of other twenty somethings, you may have experienced what life coach and quarter-life expert Christine Hassler calls an “Expectation Hangover?.” This manifesto explores the all-important questions and life choices of ...
Christine Hassler, 2010
7
Listen Up!: Teenage Mothers Speak Out
Discusses teenage pregnancy, why girls become pregnant, the problems and choices they face, and the use of birth control.
Margi Trapani, 2001
8
Oh God, Oh God, Oh God!: Young Adults Speak out about ...
The essays in this book address multiple perspectives on love, dating, marriage, parenthood, sex, and sexuality, as well as looking at the history of the church's struggle with human sexuality from a fresh perspective.
Heather Godsey, Lara Blackwood Pickrel, 2010
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Inspirability: 40 Top Designers Speak Out About What Inspires
And while inspiration itself has yet to be packaged and sold, this book is the closest thing on the market. Take a look inside and you'll see what we mean.
Pash, Matthew Pashkow, 2005
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Shattering the stereotypes: Muslim women speak out
" In Shattering the Stereotypes. essays by such writers as Ayesha Jalal, the Pakistani-American historian, poems by award-winning poets including Sucheir Hammad and Nathalie Handal, and a selection of short fiction and plays that are not ...
Fawzia Afzal-Khan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEAK OUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speak out is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bill Cosby's 35 accusers speak out in New York Magazine
35 women speak about being assaulted by Bill Cosby, and the culture that ... NBC and Netflix both cancelled planned shows, several venues pulled out of his ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
'19 Kids and Counting' Cancelled: The Duggars Speak Out
The TV show "19 Kids and Counting" was cancelled today, weeks after TLC pulled the show from its schedule because one of its stars, Josh Duggar, admitted to ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
3
Rachel Dolezal's Brothers Speak Out On Sister's 'Blackface' Makeup …
PicMonkey Collage - dolezal Rachel Dolazel's family relationship grows stranger. A series of Washington Post phone interviews with Dolazel's brothers ... «Mediaite, Jun 15»
4
Duggar Family Friends Speak Out About Molestation Scandal: 'It's a …
Once news broke that Josh Duggar had been investigated as a teen for molesting five underage girls – four of whom were his sisters – the residents of Tontitown ... «People Magazine, Jun 15»
5
Texas Pool Party Update: Teens And Residents Speak Out
Days after a dramatic video surfaced of a Texas police officer pulling a gun and screaming at young people at a community pool, the teenage girl he forced to the ... «NPR, Jun 15»
6
Speak Out: Social media posts belie claims that people care about …
Daily, when I go out, I'm picking up garbage that's tossed out of somebody's car. ... Speak Out allows readers to comment on the issues of the day. Email Speak ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
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Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Speak Out About Son Josh's Molestation …
The Duggar family is speaking out in response to the molestation scandal involving ... “I do want to speak up in his defense against people who are calling him a ... «Just Jared, Jun 15»
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Whitbread chief calls on British business to speak out on Europe
Baker's stance comes as a growing number of businessmen have chosen to speak out over the prospect of Britain leaving Europe after the Conservative Party's ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
9
Gun Control Strategy Empowers Relatives to Speak Out
Virginia Tech. Aurora. Sandy Hook. These and other mass shootings produce a familiar pattern: nightmarish tragedy, expressions of condolences mixed with ... «Discovery News, May 15»
10
Port Canaveral cargo rail plan opponents speak out
One by one, opponents of Port Canaveral's proposed cargo rail plan came before Canaveral Port Authority commissioners on Wednesday to tell them what they ... «Florida Today, May 15»

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