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.
Examples of speak for in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To preservation advocates, the benefits of such efforts speak for themselves – studies have shown that green spaces boost mental health; encourage more healthy, active lifestyles; and even boost property values.
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Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Dyson At this point, Dyson products speak for themselves, and by merely existing, the beloved Dyson Airwrap and Dyson Supersonic make every other hair tool jealous.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
But readers should know that these two vocal cliques do not speak for the entire industry.
—The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Though research may be limited, the societal changes speak for themselves.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
What began in 2010 as an idea backed by a seed accelerator — Silicon Valley speak for an incubator program — quickly became a juggernaut that gobbled up many of its competitors.
—Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Though some of them would have liked to date before they got married, the results speak for themselves.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This comes after President Joe Biden and Netanyahu spoke for the first time in more than a month, and after Donald Trump, the former president and current Republican presidential nominee, accused Jews who support Democrats of hating Israel and their own religion.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
Her list of accomplishments speaks for itself, but her legacy extends far beyond the court.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Dyson At this point, Dyson products speak for themselves, and by merely existing, the beloved Dyson Airwrap and Dyson Supersonic make every other hair tool jealous.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
But readers should know that these two vocal cliques do not speak for the entire industry.
—The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Though research may be limited, the societal changes speak for themselves.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
What began in 2010 as an idea backed by a seed accelerator — Silicon Valley speak for an incubator program — quickly became a juggernaut that gobbled up many of its competitors.
—Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Though some of them would have liked to date before they got married, the results speak for themselves.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This comes after President Joe Biden and Netanyahu spoke for the first time in more than a month, and after Donald Trump, the former president and current Republican presidential nominee, accused Jews who support Democrats of hating Israel and their own religion.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
Her list of accomplishments speaks for itself, but her legacy extends far beyond the court.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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