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spoken for oneself

spoken for oneself is the past participle 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 spoken for oneself

What is spoken for oneself the past participle of?
Spoken for oneself is the past participle of speak for oneself.

Words near spoken for oneself in the dictionary

  1. spokeless
  2. spoken
  3. spoken as one found
  4. spoken down to
  5. spoken for
  6. spoken for oneself
  7. spoken ill of
  8. spoken in circles
  9. spoken in dollars
  10. spoken in terms
  11. spoken in tongues

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