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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One of his secrets wasn’t asking for a promotion—but rather letting his skills speak for himself—and being honest with reality.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Observer is not identifying him because he was not authorized to speak for the company and may apply for another job at Lowe’s.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
The results speak for themselves.
—Adam Hasner, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Any administration claiming to speak for diverse working people should respect our aspirations, not dismiss them.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Observer is not identifying him because he was not authorized to speak for the company and may apply for another job at Lowe’s.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
The results speak for themselves.
—Adam Hasner, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Any administration claiming to speak for diverse working people should respect our aspirations, not dismiss them.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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