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 product spoke for itself, and the numbers followed.
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Mark Dehaan, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Amazon Essentials Women’s Puffer Coat $53 at Amazon With over 8,000 five-star ratings, this winter jacket's reviews speak for themselves.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
For the chef in your life, the brand speaks for itself, but the razor-sharp durable blade will make this a daily standby in their kitchen.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Others let their emeralds mostly speak for themselves.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mark Dehaan, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Amazon Essentials Women’s Puffer Coat $53 at Amazon With over 8,000 five-star ratings, this winter jacket's reviews speak for themselves.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
For the chef in your life, the brand speaks for itself, but the razor-sharp durable blade will make this a daily standby in their kitchen.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Others let their emeralds mostly speak for themselves.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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 15 Dec. 2024.
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