Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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speak up | No | No | Yes | No |
talk | Yes | No | Yes | No |
speak up (noun) | talk (noun) |
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the act of giving a talk to an audience | |
an exchange of ideas via conversation | |
idle gossip or rumor | |
a speech that is open to the public | |
discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') |
speak up (verb) | talk (verb) |
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express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation | express in speech |
speak louder; raise one's voice | exchange thoughts; talk with |
reveal information | |
use language | |
deliver a lecture or talk | |
divulge confidential information or secrets |