Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

speak for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables: speak -for
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for.

verb

To speak on somebody's behalf.

verb

To claim, reserve, or occupy.

verb

To represent an intrinsic quality

Example Sentences

"I think I speak for the whole group when I say that we're glad you came."
"Be sure to speak for a seat early, if you plan to attend."
"I'd imagine she's spoken for."
"You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves."

Inflected Forms

speaks for (present, singular) speaking for (participle, present) spoke for (past) spoken for (participle, past)

Phrases

speak for oneself spoken for

Frequently Paired Words

speak for oneself spoken for

Synonyms

bespeak engage reserve

Questions

What does speak for mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for.

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