Meaning of the word "raise your voice" in English
What does "raise your voice" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
raise your voice
US /reɪz yʊər vɔɪs/
UK /reɪz jɔː vɔɪs/
Idiom
1.
to speak more loudly, often because you are angry or upset
Example:
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Please don't raise your voice at me; I can hear you perfectly well.
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He tends to raise his voice when he gets frustrated.
2.
to speak out or protest about something, especially an injustice
Example:
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It's important to raise your voice against discrimination.
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Activists gathered to raise their voices for environmental protection.
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