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

Stephanie Toothaker, attorney for the developer, and two Tavistock executives shared details and renderings with the audience, speaking for more than an hour. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

Focus on honing your craft and letting your work speak for itself. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Two people Perry met in recovery and rehab spoke for the film as well, including Evelyn Sallinger and Tim Harrington, who became Perry’s roommate for a time in the early 2000s and credits the actor with saving his life. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

The League does not speak for its players on political matters, just as individual players do not speak for the League. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for speak for

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