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Uncommonspeak up
The correct spelling is speak up.
How to pronounce speak up
verb
Say it like: Spee-k u-p
The correct spelling is speak up. To talk more loudly or plainly. For example: "Could you speak up? I can't hear you."
Usage Examples
“Could you speak up? I can't hear you.”
“I feel that somebody has to speak up for those oppressed by the system.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To talk more loudly or plainly.
- 2.To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.
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