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1. (v.t.) bespeak
to ask for in advance; request.
2. bespeak
to reserve beforehand:
to bespeak a seat in a theater.
3. bespeak
to speak to formally; address.
4. bespeak
to show; indicate:
This bespeaks a kindly heart.
5. bespeak
to foretell.
Etymology: (bef. 900)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal
be a signal for or a symptom of
"These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
2. (verb) request, bespeak, call for, quest
express the need or desire for; ask for
"She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) bespeak
a bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.)
2. (verb) bespeak
to speak or arrange for beforehand; to order or engage against a future time; as, to bespeak goods, a right, or a favor
3. (verb) bespeak
to show beforehand; to foretell; to indicate
4. (verb) bespeak
to betoken; to show; to indicate by external marks or appearances
5. (verb) bespeak
to speak to; to address
6. (verb) bespeak
to speak
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