speak 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. (idiomatic)To claim, reserve, or occupy.

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

4. (idiomatic)To represent an intrinsic quality

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

1. I can only speak for myself.

   Я можу говорити лише за себе.

   ruЯ могу говорить только за себя.

   deIch kann nur für mich sprechen.

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2. We spoke for around three hours.

   Ми розмовляли близько трьох годин.

   ruМы говорили около трёх часов.

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3. Does Tom always speak for you?

   Том завжди говорить за тебе?

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4. Tom spoke up for Mary.

   Том підтримав Мері.

   ruТом высказался за Мэри.

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5. Speak for yourself.

   Говори за себе.

   ruГовори за себя.

   deSprechen Sie für sich selbst.

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irregular · Lesson

• speak upвиказувати, виказатиTo talk more loudly or clearly.
• speak outвиказувати, виказатиTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
• speak forнаймати, задіюватиUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for.
• speak toTo give evidence regarding something; to attest or provide evidence for; to bespeak.