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 Results Speak Loudly The tangible benefits of AI are already underway, and the results speak for themselves.
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Steve Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Because Kennedy, speaking for the CDC, narrowed the COVID vaccine recommendation, insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of vaccines for healthy adults younger than 65 and healthy pregnant people.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Rather than being transparent and letting the numbers speak for themselves, State Farm is withholding vital information not just from the government, but also from its customers.
—Jb Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
The results speak for themselves: since 2022, Tagovailoa has led the league in passer rating, passing yards and completion percentage.
—Claude Smalls, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
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Steve Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Because Kennedy, speaking for the CDC, narrowed the COVID vaccine recommendation, insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of vaccines for healthy adults younger than 65 and healthy pregnant people.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Rather than being transparent and letting the numbers speak for themselves, State Farm is withholding vital information not just from the government, but also from its customers.
—Jb Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
The results speak for themselves: since 2022, Tagovailoa has led the league in passer rating, passing yards and completion percentage.
—Claude Smalls, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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