spoke for

Verb

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

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for.
2. To speak on somebody's behalf.
   • I think I speak for the whole group when I say that we're glad you came.
3. (idiomatic) To claim, reserve, or occupy.
   • Be sure to speak for a seat early, if you plan to attend.

   Synonyms:

   bespeak, engage, reserve

4. (idiomatic) To represent an intrinsic quality
   • You really do deserve to be published - your recent articles speak for themselves.