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represent vs speak for

speak for vs represent

represent and speak for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
speak for No No Yes No
As verbs, speak for is a hyponym of represent; that is, speak for is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: be representative or typical for
  • speak for: be a spokesperson for
Other hyponyms of represent include instantiate.
represent (verb) speak for (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) be a spokesperson for
serve as a means of expressing something
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Difference between represent and speak for

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