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 biography is based on interviews with over 220 sources, but Paltrow declined to speak for it.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Instead of letting the quality or design speak for itself, brands relied heavily on their own logos or experiences, stifling their innovation in the process.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
His credentials on offense speak for themselves.
—Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Dawn Staley's resume speaks for itself.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Instead of letting the quality or design speak for itself, brands relied heavily on their own logos or experiences, stifling their innovation in the process.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
His credentials on offense speak for themselves.
—Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Dawn Staley's resume speaks for itself.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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