speak for

present singular third person speaks for · participle present speaking for · past spoke for · participle past 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. idiomaticTo claim, reserve, or occupy.

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

   1 more example

   I'd imagine she's spoken for.

   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)

   Synonyms: bespeak, engage, reserve

4. idiomaticTo represent an intrinsic quality

   You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves.