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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Authorities said the victim met Pysher on a Discord server related to individuals suffering from mental illness and the two spoke for about three months.
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The reviews speak for themselves.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
The hotel’s recognition speaks for itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
These juxtapositions are never heavy-handed, because Wiseman allows the film’s images to speak for themselves.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The reviews speak for themselves.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
The hotel’s recognition speaks for itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
These juxtapositions are never heavy-handed, because Wiseman allows the film’s images to speak for themselves.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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