Conjugation

Speak for

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only speak changes; for stays the same: spoke for, spoken for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't speak for, he doesn't speak for.

    1. I / you / we / they speak for
    2. he / she / it speaks for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am speaking for
    2. you / we / they are speaking for
    3. he / she / it is speaking for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't speak for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they spoke for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to speak for
    2. you / we / they are going to speak for
    3. he / she / it is going to speak for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't speak for.

    1. (you) speak for
    2. let's speak for