English · Greetings & Phrases
speak up
/spiːk ʌp/
[/spiːk ʌp/]
talk louder; voice opinion
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Definition
To talk more loudly, or to express your opinion freely.
Example
Could you speak up? I can't hear you.
Could you speak up? I can't hear you.
Etymology
From 'speak' plus 'up', raising the volume of one's voice.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for asking someone to be louder.