speak for — index plead (argue a case), promote (organize), represent (substitute), uphold Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C … Law dictionary
speak for — verb a) To speak on somebodys behalf. I think I speak for the whole group when I say that were glad you came. b) To claim, reserve, or occupy. Be sure to speak for a seat early, if you plan to attend … Wiktionary
speak for — phr verb Speak for is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑record … Collocations dictionary
Speak for Yourself — Infobox Album | Name = Speak for Yourself Type = Album Artist = Imogen Heap Released = July 18, 2005 April 17, 2006 (UK Reissue) Recorded = 2005 Genre = Electronica/Alternative/Pop/Rock Length = 49:38 Label = Megaphonic Records/RCA Victor/Sony… … Wikipedia
speak for — {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. * /At the meeting John spoke for the change in the rules./ * /The other girls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her./ 2. To make a request for; to ask for. * /The teacher was giving away some … Dictionary of American idioms
speak for — {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. * /At the meeting John spoke for the change in the rules./ * /The other girls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her./ 2. To make a request for; to ask for. * /The teacher was giving away some … Dictionary of American idioms
speak for — Synonyms and related words: act for, advocate, allege in support, answer, answer for, appear for, argue for, assert, back up, champion, commission, contend for, counter, defend, deputize, espouse, front for, maintain, make a plea, pinch hit for,… … Moby Thesaurus
speak for itself — Synonyms and related words: aller sans dire, approve, argue, attest, be clear, be manifest, be no secret, be plain, bespeak, betoken, breathe, come across, connote, demonstrate, denote, display, evidence, evince, exhibit, express, furnish… … Moby Thesaurus
speak for oneself — verb To provide an opinion only on ones own behalf. Im here speaking for myself, not for my company … Wiktionary
You Don't Speak for Me — is an anti illegal immigration activist group in the United States. Retired Army Colonel Al Rodriguez founded the group in 2006, to represent Hispanic Americans like him who are opposed to legalization for those who have entered the US… … Wikipedia
To speak for Buncombe — Buncombe Bun combe, Bunkum Bun kum, n. [Buncombe a county of North Carolina.] Speech making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show. [Cant or Slang, U.S … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English