speak for

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

speak for (third-person singular simple present speaks for, present participle speaking for, simple past spoke for, past participle spoken for)

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak,‎ for.
To speak on somebody's behalf.
I think I speak for the whole group when I say that we're glad you came.
(idiomatic) To claim, reserve, or occupy.
Synonyms: bespeak, engage, reserve

Be sure to speak for a seat early, if you plan to attend.
(idiomatic) To represent an intrinsic quality
You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves.

Conjugation

Conjugation of speak for

2nd-person singular	speak for
infinitive	(to) speak for
	present tense	past tense
1st-person singular	speak for	spoke for
3rd-person singular	speaks for
plural	speak for

subjunctive	speak for	spoke for

imperative	speak for	—

participles	speaking for	spoken for

Translations

to speak on somebody's behalf

to claim, reserve, or occupy

to represent an intrinsic quality

Anagrams

farspoke, forspake, forspeak

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