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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After Putin finished his monologue, Trump spoke for just three minutes and cut the press conference short without taking any questions from the room full of reporters.
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Nik Popli, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
With over 10,000 units sold this month, its popularity speaks for itself.
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The pair didn't speak for two weeks, then reconciled.
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But the restaurant interior, designed by Fort Worth firm Maven, speaks for itself.
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Nik Popli, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
With over 10,000 units sold this month, its popularity speaks for itself.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The pair didn't speak for two weeks, then reconciled.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But the restaurant interior, designed by Fort Worth firm Maven, speaks for itself.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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