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speaks for oneself

speaks for oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 speaks for oneself

What is speaks for oneself the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Speaks for oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of speak for oneself.

Words near speaks for oneself in the dictionary

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

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