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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Be ready to discuss specific examples during interviews, and let your work speak for itself.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
His resume speaks for itself — no need for the on-air cast to go overboard in deifying him.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
These recordings speak for the victims and enable our office to hold abusers accountable.
—Anthony G. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
Her resume speaks for itself: NCAA Champion; five-time WNBA All-Star; six-time Italian League All-Star.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
His resume speaks for itself — no need for the on-air cast to go overboard in deifying him.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
These recordings speak for the victims and enable our office to hold abusers accountable.
—Anthony G. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
Her resume speaks for itself: NCAA Champion; five-time WNBA All-Star; six-time Italian League All-Star.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Speak for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20for. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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