Synonyms: speak up
Definition: speak louder; raise one's voice
Usage: The audience asked the lecturer to please speak up
Similar words: speak, verbalise, verbalize, utter, mouth, talk
Definition: express in speech
Usage: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize
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