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outspoken

/ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Meanings
verb
To surpass in speaking; say or express more than; signify or claim superiority to; be superior to in meaning or significance; speak louder than.

Examples :

"The politician's impassioned speech outspoken the concerns of the quiet protestors, finally bringing their struggle to national attention. "
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Illustration superior

superior noun

/suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/

A person of higher rank or quality.

"The superior in our department handled the challenging project with ease. "

Illustration concerns

concerns noun

/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɝnz/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My parents have concerns about my future career path. "

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

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impassioned adjective

/ɪmˈpæʃənd/ /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

Filled with intense emotion or passion; fervent.

"The student gave an impassioned speech about the importance of protecting the environment. "

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discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration superiority

superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration bringing

bringing verb

/ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

Illustration encouraged

encouraged verb

/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/ /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration protestors

protestors noun

/prəˈtɛstərz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."

Illustration speaking

speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "