Synonyms: animadvert, sound off, speak out, speak up, opine
Definition: express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
Usage: John spoke up at the meeting
Similar words: declare
Definition: state emphatically and authoritatively
Usage: He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with
Synonyms: sound off, strike up
Definition: start playing
Usage: The musicians struck up a tune