speak for

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

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: 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.

   Synonyms: bespeak, engage, reserve

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

   • 2022 March 11, Anna Ouyang Moench, “The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design”, in Severance, season 1, episode 6, spoken by Mark S. (Adam Scott):

     I'd imagine she's spoken for.

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