| Main Entry: | speak out/speak up |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make one's position known |
Synonyms: |
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: |
be quiet, shut up |
| Main Entry: | speak up |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | assert |
Synonyms: |
assert, declare, insist, make plain, sound off, speak loudly, speak out |
| Main Entry: | volunteer |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | offer to do something |
Synonyms: |
advance, bring forward, chip in, come forward, do on one's own volition, enlist, go in, let oneself in for, offer services, present, proffer, propose, put at one's disposal, put forward, sign up, speak up, stand up, step forward, submit oneself, suggest, take bull by the horns, take initiative, take the plunge, take upon oneself, tender |
Antonyms: |
compel, force, obligate |
| Main Entry: | raise one's voice |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | yell |
Synonyms: |
assert oneself, shout, speak out, speak up |