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to speak for
01
to act as a representative or spokesperson on behalf of someone or something
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
for
Base verb
speak
Present tense
speak for
3rd person singular
speaks for
Present participle
speaking for
Past simple
spoke for
Past participle
spoken for
Examples
She decided to speak for the team during the meeting.
02
to reserve something for oneself
Examples
The CEO spoke for the executive office, making it clear that it was reserved for top management.
03
to indicate an inner trait of someone or something
Examples
The impressive achievements of the team speak for their dedication and hard work.
04
to solely express one's own perspective or interests
Examples
When asked about the proposal, Jane made it clear that she could only speak for herself and not for the entire team.
