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 pope was mentally alert at the meeting but struggling to speak for extended periods due to breathing difficulties.
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration is slashing about 1,300 employees, or 10%, of the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to two agency employees who requested anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak for the agency.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
There is an argument UEFA and TEAM Marketing had become too close and comfortable in each other’s company, although the relationship’s track record in growing the Champions League and its revenues speaks for itself.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
He’s taken it upon himself to speak for his family.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration is slashing about 1,300 employees, or 10%, of the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to two agency employees who requested anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak for the agency.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
There is an argument UEFA and TEAM Marketing had become too close and comfortable in each other’s company, although the relationship’s track record in growing the Champions League and its revenues speaks for itself.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
He’s taken it upon himself to speak for his family.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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