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speak up
speak up(
spik
uhp
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to raise one's voice)
a. hablar más alto
Could you please speak up for the benefit of everyone in the back of the room?¿Podría hablar más alto para los que están hasta atrás de la sala?
2. (to express oneself)
a. decir lo que uno piensa
You can't complain if you don't speak up!¡No te puedes quejar si no dices lo que piensas!
3. (to support; used with “for”)
a. defender
We created this association to speak up for animal rights.Creamos esta asociación para defender los derechos de los animales.
b. hablar en favor de
Ricardo spoke up for Laura in the committee meeting.Ricardo habló en favor de Laura en la reunión del comité.
speak upintransitive verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (general)
a. hablar más alto, levantar la voz
to s up for somebodyhablar en favor de alguien
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