Pronunciation: /spik ʌp fɔr/
verb to advocate or defend a particular cause or person
A1 I speak up for my friends when they need help.
A2 She speaks up for animal rights and volunteers at the local shelter.
B1 The teacher encouraged the students to speak up for themselves and ask questions.
B2 As a lawyer, he often speaks up for the rights of marginalized communities.
C1 The activist has dedicated her life to speaking up for social justice causes.
C2 It is important for influential leaders to speak up for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
preposition to express support or defend someone or something
A1 I will speak up for my friend who is being bullied.
A2 It is important to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
B1 As a teacher, I always speak up for my students' rights.
B2 The lawyer spoke up for the defendant in court.
C1 The activist spoke up for human rights at the international conference.
C2 It is crucial for influential leaders to speak up for the marginalized communities.
formal It is important to speak up for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
informal Hey, don't be afraid to speak up for your rights!
slang Yo, you gotta speak up for your peeps, man.
figurative The painting seems to speak up for the artist's inner turmoil.
spoke up for
speak up for
speaking up for
spoken up for
speaks up for
will speak up for
have spoken up for
is speaking up for
speaks up for
speak up for
to speak up for
speaking up for
spoken up for