speak for

Verb

 * 1) To speak on somebody's behalf.
 * I think I speak for the whole group when I say that we're glad you came.
 * 1)  To claim, reserve, or occupy.
 * Be sure to speak for a seat early, if you plan to attend.
 * 1)  To represent an intrinsic quality
 * You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves.
 * 1)  To represent an intrinsic quality
 * You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves.