What does speak for mean?
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speak for
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word speak for.
Princeton's WordNet
speak forverb
be a spokesperson for
"He represents the Government's position"
Wiktionary
speak forverb
To speak on somebody's behalf.
speak forverb
To claim, reserve, or occupy.
speak forverb
To represent an intrinsic quality
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speak for
To speak for someone means to express the views or opinions of that person when they aren't present or aren't able to do it themselves. It can also mean to represent or stand for a group's thoughts, ideas, or interests.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of speak for in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of speak for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of speak for in a Sentence
I had my doubts about it, but I've seen how people are getting sick around me and I’m working in the ER where most of the sick people are coming in. I feel there was a need to get it, i can only speak for myself. I can’t speak for everybody else, because everybody feels different about getting the shot. If they feel as though it’s not life-threatening, they don’t feel the need to get it.
From the bottom of my heart, I speak for my family and Ahmaud Arbery, I want to say thank you, thank you for your kindness, your love, your support. 'Cause without you guys standing behind us, that story would have never got heard.
The numbers speak for themselves. We are currently not performing the way we should.
They have to speak for themselves.
Families feel very comfortable bringing all their kids to the theater, these results speak for themselves.
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