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to speak for
[phrase form: speak]
01
spreken voor, vertegenwoordigen
to act as a representative or spokesperson on behalf of someone or something
Example
The president will speak for the organization at the conference.
The ambassador will speak for the country in the upcoming negotiations.
Could you speak for me at the event tomorrow?
02
spreken voor, reserveren voor
to reserve something for oneself
Example
The team captain quickly spoke for the available locker room space before the other team could take it.
The bride spoke for the honeymoon suite well in advance to ensure it would be reserved for her wedding night.
Before the meeting, Sarah spoke for the conference room, ensuring it was reserved for her team 's presentation.
03
spreken voor, aangeven
to indicate an inner trait of someone or something
Example
The warm reception at the event spoke for the community 's hospitality
The quality of the product speaks for the company 's commitment to excellence.
The impressive achievements of the team speak for their dedication and hard work.
04
spreken voor, enkel je eigen perspectief uitdrukken
to solely express one's own perspective or interests
Example
The artist preferred to speak for her art without external influences, maintaining the purity of her creative vision.
The CEO emphasized that in the interview, each executive should speak for their respective departments rather than presenting a unified front.
During the debate, the politician chose to speak for his constituents, ensuring their concerns were accurately represented.
Voorbeeld
The president will speak for the organization at the conference.
The ambassador will speak for the country in the upcoming negotiations.
Could you speak for me at the event tomorrow?
She decided to speak for the team during the meeting.
Let me speak for our community and address these concerns.
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