speak for
phrasal verb
spoke for; spoken for; speaking for; speaks for
: to express the thoughts or opinions of (someone)
They chose him to speak for the group.
Speaking only for myself, I'm against the plan.
"We don't want any dessert." "Speak for yourself. I want some."
—often used figurativelyI don't need to say more. The facts speak for themselves.
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Unsurprisingly, every unit in the new project is already spoken for.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The history and lore at North Wilkesboro speak for themselves.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2024
Mossman added that the track record of New Zealand filmmakers at Cannes speaks for itself.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 May 2024
Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, spoke for about 40 minutes in a Q&A-style moderated discussion.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The history and lore at North Wilkesboro speak for themselves.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2024
Mossman added that the track record of New Zealand filmmakers at Cannes speaks for itself.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 May 2024
Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, spoke for about 40 minutes in a Q&A-style moderated discussion.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for speak for
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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