Speak for

verb phrase

To represent someone else's opinion or wishes.

As the team leader, I can speak for everyone when I say we agree with the proposal.
Visual representation of "speak for" - To represent someone else's opinion or wishes.

Often appears as...

  • speak for everyone
  • speak for herself
verb phrase

To show evidence or indication of something.

Her success speaks for itself.
Visual representation of "speak for" - To show evidence or indication of something.

Often appears as...

  • speaks for itself
  • speak for their quality
verb phrase

To reserve or claim something for someone.

Please speak for two tickets to the concert for me.
Visual representation of "speak for" - To reserve or claim something for someone.

Often appears as...

  • speak for tickets
  • speak for a seat
verb phrase

To represent someone else's opinion or wishes.

As the team leader, I can speak for everyone when I say we agree with the proposal.
Visual representation of "speak for" - To represent someone else's opinion or wishes.

Often appears as...

  • speak for everyone
  • speak for herself
verb phrase

To show evidence or indication of something.

Her success speaks for itself.
Visual representation of "speak for" - To show evidence or indication of something.

Often appears as...

  • speaks for itself
  • speak for their quality
verb phrase

To reserve or claim something for someone.

Please speak for two tickets to the concert for me.
Visual representation of "speak for" - To reserve or claim something for someone.

Often appears as...

  • speak for tickets
  • speak for a seat
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "speak for"
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Group Representation

Used when one person expresses the thoughts or decisions of a group.

Illustration for Group Representation
Our class president will speak for all of us during the assembly.
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Consent Required

Be sure that you have permission to speak on another person's behalf.

Illustration for Consent Required
I'll speak for my colleague, as she asked me to.
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Authority Speaker

Often, a person needs recognized authority to speak for others.

Illustration for Authority Speaker
As their lawyer, I am authorized to speak for my clients.
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Group Representation

Used when one person expresses the thoughts or decisions of a group.

Illustration for Group Representation
Our class president will speak for all of us during the assembly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Consent Required

Be sure that you have permission to speak on another person's behalf.

Illustration for Consent Required
I'll speak for my colleague, as she asked me to.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Speaker

Often, a person needs recognized authority to speak for others.

Illustration for Authority Speaker
As their lawyer, I am authorized to speak for my clients.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Representation

Used when one person expresses the thoughts or decisions of a group.

Illustration for Group Representation
Our class president will speak for all of us during the assembly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Consent Required

Be sure that you have permission to speak on another person's behalf.

Illustration for Consent Required
I'll speak for my colleague, as she asked me to.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Speaker

Often, a person needs recognized authority to speak for others.

Illustration for Authority Speaker
As their lawyer, I am authorized to speak for my clients.
Visual representation of the word "Speak for"

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