speak for
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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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2026
Fans admire greatness regardless of background because excellence speaks for itself.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Minimal accents, such as a black purse and brown shades, let the co-ord speak for itself.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Protect your energy, set the boundary and let consistency speak for itself.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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