speak for

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

Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

The accolades—five Pro Bowls, two All-Pros and offensive rookie of the year—speak for themselves. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Only instead of letting the shade swap speak for itself like both Hailey Bieber and Ella Bright have, Turner texturized the transformation with voluminous barrel curls straight from the big book of ’80s beauty. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

That’s academic speak for knowing whom to ask for help, feeling comfortable asking, and having a colleague willing to answer. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for speak for

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