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1 speak
vto speak for smb — выступать в качестве чьего-л. представителя; говорить от имени кого-л.
to speak in support (of) — защищать / выступать в защиту кого-л.
to speak on behalf of smb — выступать от имени кого-л.
to speak under duress — давать показания под нажимом / по принуждению
to speak very much from the heart — говорить от души / от всего сердца / очень искренне
to speak warmly about smth — тепло отзываться о чем-л.
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