speak out — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

speak out (/spiːk aʊt/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Greetings & Phrases

🔊 /spiːk aʊt/

Meaning

Meaning: express openly

To express your opinions publicly and firmly, especially about something wrong.

Examples

🗣 She spoke out against the unfair rule.

Etymology

From ‘speak’ plus ‘out’, expressing views openly.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for public expression of opinion.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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