speak for

speak for

1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see speak,‎ for.
2. To speak on somebody's behalf.

   I think I speak for the whole group when I say that we're glad you came.

3. (idiomatic) To claim, reserve, or occupy.

   Be sure to speak for a seat early, if you plan to attend.

4. (idiomatic) To represent an intrinsic quality

   You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves.

• speak for oneself
• spoken for

• farspoke, forspake, forspeak