Upspeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌpˈspiːk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Upspeak is a verb meaning (intransitive) To speak up; advocate.
Meaning
(intransitive) To speak up; advocate.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, ambitransitive) To speak with upspeak; uptalk.
- (linguistics) A manner of speaking in which the intonation of one's voice rises at the end of a statement, as if expressing uncertainty or asking a question; uptalk.
Example Sentences
"Well, if I didn't stay in your home," upspoke the maiden lady, "I shouldn't care to know what it would become."
[...] the nurse answers in upspeak. “You can work on it only if you're supervised.” Even the Oil of Olay moisturizer is confiscated. “It's in a glass jar?” Upspeak again.
Word Forms
- upspeaks
- upspeaking
- upspoke
- upspoken
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stand up, speak, upreach, bespeak, lift up, inspeak.
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