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speaking for oneself

speaking for oneself is the present participle and gerund of speak for oneself.

Meaning of speak for oneself

Verb

speak for oneself (third-person singular simple present speaks for oneself, present participle speaking for oneself, simple past spoke for oneself, past participle spoken for oneself)

  1. (idiomatic, imperative) Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.
    • That idea makes no sense at all. – Speak for yourself! I think it's a great idea.
  2. To have obvious implications; to require no explanation.
    • His fantastic record as a manager speaks for itself.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for. To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.
    • I'm here speaking for myself, not for my company.

Questions about speaking for oneself

What is speaking for oneself the present participle and gerund of?
Speaking for oneself is the present participle and gerund of speak for oneself.

Words near speaking for oneself in the dictionary

  1. speaking as one finds
  2. speaking clock
  3. speaking clocks
  4. speaking down to
  5. speaking for
  6. speaking for oneself
  7. speaking highly
  8. speaking ill of
  9. speaking in circles
  10. speaking in dollars
  11. speaking in terms

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