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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Attorney Leigh Ernst Friestedt spoke for Whitty, Amoroso and her niece, McCabe Ernst, while Laudermilch was the lone athlete to address the court herself.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
At Brandmydispo, packaging is designed to make the first impression, speaking for the product before a word is said.
—William Jones, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
The results speak for themselves.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Her courage and leadership reflect exactly what Childhood stands for — giving a voice to those who cannot yet speak for themselves.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
At Brandmydispo, packaging is designed to make the first impression, speaking for the product before a word is said.
—William Jones, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
The results speak for themselves.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Her courage and leadership reflect exactly what Childhood stands for — giving a voice to those who cannot yet speak for themselves.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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 21 Nov. 2025.
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