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 figuratively

I don't need to say more. The facts speak for themselves.

Examples of speak for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bonus points if your kitten heels are a standout pair that speaks for themselves. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026

Brown took to social media yesterday and emphasized that no one can speak for her or for her personal experiences on the show. —Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026

Imam Khalid Latif, joined by representatives of multiple faiths, offered an invocation focused on how Mamdani's coalition speaks for ordinary New Yorkers, not the wealthy or the powerful. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026

Instead of letting nostalgia run the show, let your emotions speak for themselves and show you where new boundaries need to be set in 2026. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for speak for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore