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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The numbers speak for themselves.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
On the Move Jogger Pant The name of these joggers speaks for itself, designed for total freedom of movement and function in a polished tapered finish, discounted at a steep 65 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
The numbers speak for themselves.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Her record speaks for itself -- 31 years of service, the former FDNY chief of EMS Services, leadership on the front lines of 9/11 and the COVID pandemic.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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 28 Dec. 2025.
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