Pronunciation: /spik truːθ tuː paʊər/
noun A word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea. In this phrase, 'truth' and 'power' are nouns referring to concepts or entities.
A1 Speaking truth to power is important.
A2 I learned about the concept of speaking truth to power.
B1 Many activists believe in the power of speaking truth to power.
B2 The journalist bravely spoke truth to power in her latest article.
C1 Speaking truth to power requires courage and conviction.
C2 The politician was known for always speaking truth to power, regardless of the consequences.
verb A word used to describe an action or state of being. In this case, 'speak' is a verb indicating the act of communicating verbally.
A1 I speak truth to power by telling my boss when something is wrong.
A2 She speaks truth to power by standing up to authority figures.
B1 We must speak truth to power in order to create positive change.
B2 The activist group is known for speaking truth to power on important social issues.
C1 Speaking truth to power requires courage and conviction.
C2 It is important for journalists to speak truth to power and hold those in authority accountable.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'To' is a preposition indicating the direction or goal of the action of speaking.
A1 I must speak truth to power and tell my boss about the mistake.
A2 She bravely spoke truth to power by standing up to the corrupt politician.
B1 It is important to speak truth to power even if it means facing consequences.
B2 The activist group was known for their ability to speak truth to power and hold the government accountable.
C1 Speaking truth to power requires courage and conviction in one's beliefs.
C2 The journalist was praised for her fearless ability to speak truth to power in her investigative reporting.
formal It is important to speak truth to power in order to hold those in authority accountable.
informal Hey, don't be afraid to speak truth to power and tell them what you really think.
slang Dude, you gotta have the guts to speak truth to power and not let them push you around.
figurative In a world where lies often prevail, it is brave to speak truth to power and stand up for what is right.
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