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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Chomps organically gained its female following by allowing the product to speak for itself.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The numbers already speak for themselves: There are 8 billion people on this planet.
—Jessica Smith, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Green spoke for nearly 20 minutes in front of reporters Wednesday.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The photos, like the underwear, keep to a minimalist aesthetic and allow the garments to speak for themselves.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The numbers already speak for themselves: There are 8 billion people on this planet.
—Jessica Smith, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Green spoke for nearly 20 minutes in front of reporters Wednesday.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The photos, like the underwear, keep to a minimalist aesthetic and allow the garments to speak for themselves.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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