speak up for sb/sth

— phrasal verb with speak

/spiːk/ verb (spoke, spoken)

Definition

› to support someone or something, especially by saying good things about them: She has often spoken up for the rights of working mothers.Backing, supporting and defendingDefending and protecting

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