speak for

verb

spoke for; spoken for; speaking for; speaks for
Synonyms of speak fornext
: 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 figuratively
I don't need to say more. The facts speak for themselves.

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There's no voiceover on the trailer, allowing Rockstar's gameplay to speak for itself as the brand intends to take you through as many of the game's experiences as possible with small hints toward upcoming features. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 My longtime friends and allies stayed silent, leaving Tony Melone, president of the New Kings Democrats, to speak for them. — Doug Schneider, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 In a new cover story with People magazine, Philipps spoke for the first time about doctors finding a brain tumor in February. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Three days after the initial story, a person close to Fields authorized to speak for Fields and his family clarified the player’s view of the lead-up to the altercation. — Jim Barnes august 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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