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And I have always told the patients when I talk to them. When they come around and say, 'What will you have to drink? Oh that's right you don't drink.' Just speak up and say, 'Of course I drink. But I just don't drink alcohol.'
Betty Ford

Meaning of "speak up" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEAK UP

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEAK UP

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

WHAT DOES SPEAK UP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of speak up in the English dictionary

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


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEAK UP

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEAK UP

back up
break up
buck up
chalk up
clock up
cook up
crank up
fuck up
kick up
knock up
lock up
look up
muck up
pack up
rack up
rock up
shack up
talk up
think up
work up

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

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Translation of «speak up» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEAK UP

Find out the translation of speak up to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speak up 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 up» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大声地说
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hablar en voz alta
570 millions of speakers

English

speak up
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बोलो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يُرْفِعُ صَوْت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

говорить громко и отчетливо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

falar alto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বলতে থাক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

parler plus fort
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersuara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

seine Meinung äußern
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

遠慮なく話す
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크게 얘기하다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

ngomongo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nói lớn tiếng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேசுங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

konuş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parlare forte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odezwać się
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

говорити голосно і виразно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

a vorbi mai tare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μιλώ δυνατά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

praat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tala högre
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snakke ut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speak up

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAK UP»

The term «speak up» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.814 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAK UP» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPEAK UP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word speak up.
1
Manal al-Sharif
When women break that taboo and they're not afraid to drive that car by herself - that's it. Now she has the guts to speak up for herself and take action.
2
Jack Antonoff
Of course, the majority of us would speak up in the face of outrageous bigotry, but do we speak up in a social situation when someone casually refers to something as 'gay'? If we don't, we are standing with the homophobes whom we are quietly fighting.
3
Kelly Bishop
I do have a mouth - I will say. I speak up when I see things I don't care for.
4
Josh Brolin
The only way change will ever happen is if we speak up, and we have to know that it actually has an impact. Because we have a lot more power than we think we do, I think.
5
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.
6
Eddie Campbell
He would still see it as his duty to shut up and get on with it, not cause any trouble. In our own time we've made a hero of the rebel, and it's more heroic to speak up.
7
Johnny Damon
It's getting better and better. You know, guys are feeling more comfortable and they are not afraid to speak up and be a leader. I mean, our team, we have 25 players, we have about 25 leaders, too. So whatever someone says, people listen.
8
Julian Fellowes
There isn't much point in the whole 'celebrity' nonsense unless one is prepared to go out on a limb and, one hopes, speak up for some under-represented section of the community.
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Betty Ford
And I have always told the patients when I talk to them. When they come around and say, 'What will you have to drink? Oh that's right you don't drink.' Just speak up and say, 'Of course I drink. But I just don't drink alcohol.'
10
Lori Foster
Having kids is the deal-breaker on shyness! Once you have a baby, you learn to speak up loud and clear to protect them, defend them, and encourage them. I have three sons, so I've experienced that in triplicate.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEAK UP»

Discover the use of speak up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speak up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Speak Up!: An Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking
This new edition adapts Speak Up to the emerging world of virtual meetings, vlogs, digital platforms, and e-learning with new coverage throughout that helps students develop and deliver presentations online.
Douglas M. Fraleigh, Joseph S. Tuman, 2014
2
When to Speak Up and When To Shut Up
"If you've ever wondered when you should bite your tongue and when you should speak your mind, this book is for you. I have personally benefited from Dr. Sedler's advice and know that you will, too.
Michael D. Sedler, 2006
3
Speak Up: Listening and Pronunciation for Beginning Students
A beginning listening and pronunciation text for students who want to achieve mastery of the spoken language.
Cheryl Pavlik, Anna Strumpfhauser De Hernandez, 1995
4
Speak Up and Get Along!
Wouldn't it be great to have a toolbox of ways to get along with others? You could reach in and pull out words and ideas to try at school, at home, in your neighborhood, or wherever you're with other people. This book is your toolbox.
Scott Cooper, 2009
5
Speak Up!: Christian Assertiveness
In situations involving confrontation, many Christians either explode and feel guilty or suppress their convictions and become depressed.
‎1985
6
Speak Up!: A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro
The insider’s guide for women who want to master the art of business, professional, and public speaking Whether speaking one-on-one or one to one thousand, women have specific challenges that can get in the way of their ability to convey ...
Cyndi Maxey, Kevin E. O'Connor, 2008
7
Speak Up!
Identifies and illustrates character-building development and presents examples to demonstrate positive social and moral values.
Kelly Doudna, 2010
8
Speak Up
Seven-year-old Morgan asks Jesus for guidance when her friend Trey starts hanging around the class bully. Educational exercises provided at the end of each chapter.
Stephanie Perry Moore, 2011
9
Listen Up! Speak Up!: The Third Book of Speaking Up A Plain ...
'I think all self-advocates should have a copy of this book to bring along to meetings to help them get more out of them.
John Tufail, Kate Lyon, 2007
10
Speak Up, Speak Out: Simple Strategies for the Speaking Business
Whether to self publish or use a publishing house. The value of the information offered by this talented group of authors is incalculable. This book puts their experience and expertise within the grasp of us all, whenever we may need it.
Caps Vancouver, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEAK UP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speak up is used in the context of the following news items.
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How speaking up can save lives
Finding it hard to speak up in front of senior colleagues - even when it's a matter of life or death - is something that can get in the way of openly pointing out ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
Speak up to angry, verbally abusive wife for kids' sake
Dear Amy: My wife has turned into a self-appointed quality inspector for everything our two kids and I say or do. She is quick to point out whatever she views as ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
3
You Need to Speak Up For Internet Security. Right Now.
They are among thousands of people whose computers and mobile devices were infected with “surveillance software” made and sold to governments and law ... «Wired, Jul 15»
4
What merits a minute's silence? It's time to speak up
There seem to be ever more of these remembrances, but what is the meaning of our many shades of silence, and how to keep everyone informed? «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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How Do I Get People To Speak Up In Brainstorming Meetings?
First, let's try to figure out some of the things that might keep people from speaking up. Once you figure that out, you can try some methods to get people talking. «Fast Company, Jun 15»
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How to Speak Up About Ethical Issues at Work
How do you know when it's worth speaking up or not? Can you you protect yourself from potential consequences of calling out bad behavior? And when you do ... «blogs.hbr.org, Jun 15»
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Why are Canadians afraid to speak up?: Mallick
It is harder to speak loudly or off-the-cuff, crack a joke, be wry, wear something ... Anyone who deviates or even pops their head up over the parapet with a bright ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
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Demi Lovato helps launch new mental health campaign
The aim is to spread awareness and encourage those living with mental illness across the United States to speak up about their condition. Diagnosed with ... «Entertainment Weekly, May 15»
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Carolyn Hax: When siblings won't visit Mom, speak up
Hi, Carolyn: My mom has Alzheimer's and lives in an assisted living facility. I have siblings that never go to see her and they claim she doesn't recognize them or ... «Washington Post, May 15»
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Speak up: Windy Corner project will permanently deface Chugach …
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOTPF) plans to unlawfully blast six huge rock quarries out of our favorite Scenic Byway vista, the ... «Alaska Dispatch News, May 15»

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