Speak for

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Group Representation

Used when one person expresses the thoughts or decisions of a group.

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Our class president will speak for all of us during the assembly.

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Consent Required

Be sure that you have permission to speak on another person's behalf.

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I'll speak for my colleague, as she asked me to.

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Authority Speaker

Often, a person needs recognized authority to speak for others.

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As their lawyer, I am authorized to speak for my clients.

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