speak (for)

verb

Definition of speak (for)next
as in to seek
to make a request for she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak (for)
  1. seek
  2. request
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  • China, seeking to avoid fuel shortages of its own, is limiting its own refined fuel exports.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • When the state failed to secure bids, municipalities had to seek emergency supplies or contact salt mines directly.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of seek
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  • The person requested anonymity due to the sensitivity in speaking with foreign media.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport has an ablution station installed in Terminal D, which Abbott is requesting the Justice Department look into.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of request
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“Speak (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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