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speak out |
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speak out to speak loudly; to speak to be heard. (See also speak out (about someone or something).) Please speak out. We need to hear you. They won't hear you in the back row if you don't speak out. speak out (on something) to say something frankly and directly; to speak one's mind. This law is wrong, and I intend to speak out on it until it is repealed. You must speak out. People need to know what you think. speak out (on something) to say something frankly and directly; to speak one's mind. This law is wrong, and I intend to speak out on it until it is repealed. You must speak out. People need to know what you think. speak out to say publicly what you think about something Gail admitted that she agreed with Kris, but she didn't speak out at the meeting. Usage notes: often followed by against: It's important to speak out against racism at every opportunity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Certainly," D'Artagnan said to himself, "he wishes to make me speak out. If thou feelest it to be for thy soul's peace, and that thy earthly punishment will thereby be made more effectual to salvation, I charge thee to speak out the name of thy fellow-sinner and fellow-sufferer "You may save my time, sir, from being wasted on an inquiry at a distance," he went on, "if you choose to understand me and speak out. |
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