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speak for

Verb

1. to speak on behalf of (other people)

2. speak for itself to be so obvious that no further comment is necessary: his work on the convention speaks for itself

3. speak for yourself! Informal do not presume that other people agree with you!

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speak for - be a spokesperson for; "He represents the Government's position"

represent - be representative or typical for; "This period is represented by Beethoven"

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