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

By letting its subjects speak for themselves without imposing judgments, the film offers a poetic view of alternative ways of life. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026

Grande let the new look speak for herself, captioning the photos with a simple heart and tagging hairstylist Brandon Pietsch. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026

On Wednesday evening, the candidates will speak for themselves. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhea says the dividends of outdoor play speak for themselves in the classroom. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for speak for

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