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Meaning of 'bespeak' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Bespeak [ n.]
- A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.)
2 . Bespeak [ v. i.]
- To speak.
3 . Bespeak [ v. t.]
- To speak or arrange for beforehand; to order or engage against a future time; as, to bespeak goods, a right, or a favor.
- To show beforehand; to foretell; to indicate.
- To betoken; to show; to indicate by external marks or appearances.
- To speak to; to address.

Meaning of 'bespeak' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . bespeak [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be a signal for or a symptom of
Example in sentence:
  • Her behavior points to a severe neurosis;
  • The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued;
  • These symptoms indicate a serious illness
Meaning (2):
- express the need or desire for
Example in sentence:
  • She called for room service;
  • She requested an extra bed in her room;
  • when you call, always ask for Mary

Nearby Words:

bes-antler besaiel besaile besaint besant besayle bescatter bescorn bescratch bescrawl

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