English Explanatory Dictionary

speak for

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for.
  2. To speak on somebody's behalf.
  3. To claim, reserve, or occupy.
  4. To represent an intrinsic quality

Pronunciation

En-au-speak for.ogg

Word forms

speak for speaks for speaking for spoke for spoken for

Synonyms

bespeak engage reserve

Related words

speak for oneself spoken for
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