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speak for

1 of 1verb
/ˈspik fɔr/
Forms:speaks for,speaking for,spoke for,spoken for
1

to act as a representative or spokesperson on behalf of someone or something

  • She decided to speak for the team during the meeting.
  • The president will speak for the organization at the conference.
  • Could you speak for me at the event tomorrow?I have a conflicting appointment.
  • The ambassador will speak for the country in the upcoming negotiations.
  • Let me speak for our community and address these concerns.
2

to reserve something for oneself

  • The CEO spoke for the executive office, making it clear that it was reserved for top management.
  • The bride spoke for the honeymoon suite well in advance to ensure it would be reserved for her wedding night.
  • The team captain quickly spoke for the available locker room space before the other team could take it.
  • She decided to speak for the last piece of cake before anyone else could grab it.
  • Before the meeting, Sarah spoke for the conference room, ensuring it was reserved for her team's presentation.
3

to indicate an inner trait of someone or something

  • The impressive achievements of the team speak for their dedication and hard work.
  • The vibrant colors in the artwork speak for the artist's creative vision.
  • The quality of the product speaks for the company's commitment to excellence.
  • The warm reception at the event spoke for the community's hospitality
  • The silence in the room spoke for the gravity of the situation.
4

to solely express one's own perspective or interests

  • When asked about the proposal, Jane made it clear that she could only speak for herself and not for the entire team.
  • The artist preferred to speak for her art without external influences, maintaining the purity of her creative vision.
  • During the debate, the politician chose to speak for his constituents, ensuring their concerns were accurately represented.
  • The CEO emphasized that in the interview, each executive should speak for their respective departments rather than presenting a unified front.
  • The professor reminded the students that each of them should speak for their own experiences when discussing the research findings.