speaks up

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make one's position known v.
assert v.

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

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speaks up

If no one speaks up to successfully claim it, silence truly will be golden.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

This means users can make a video of Darth Vader, but won’t be able to use James Earl Jones’ voice when he speaks up.

From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025

“George Lopez speaks up, but there are many huge stars with millions and millions of followers who are Mexican or Latino who are quiet,” Nuñez says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025

Alzner said Trotz is like the quiet man in a room who gets everyone’s attention when he speaks up or puts his foot down.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

Then the shorter, darker one speaks up again.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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