speak for

phrasal-verb
UK: /spiːk fɔː/
US: /spiːk fɔːr/

  1. To express the thoughts or feelings of someone else, or of a group of people.

    1. Can I speak for my friend, she is shy? [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer will speak for the defendant in court today, presenting their case. [ ] [ ]

  2. To support or defend someone or something.

    1. I can't speak for others, but I disagree. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her success speaks for itself, proving her dedication and talent in her field. [ ] [ ]

  3. To represent someone or a group of people in an official capacity.

    1. I speak for my team, we need help. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a union leader, I speak for the workers, advocating for their rights and fair treatment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advocate support represent express defend voice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "speak for" in English means: To express the thoughts or feelings of someone else, or of a group of people., To support or defend someone or something., To represent someone or a group of people in an official capacity..

The phonetic transcription of "speak for" is /spiːk fɔː/ in British English and /spiːk fɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "speak for": advocate, support, represent, express, defend, voice.

Example usage of "speak for": "Can I speak for my friend, she is shy?". More examples on the page.