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Definition of Bespeak
1. Verb. Be a signal for or a symptom of. "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
Specialized synonyms: Augur, Auspicate, Betoken, Bode, Forecast, Foreshadow, Foretell, Omen, Portend, Predict, Prefigure, Presage, Prognosticate, Mark
Generic synonyms: Tell
Derivative terms: Indicant, Indication, Indication, Indicative, Indicator, Signal
2. Verb. Express the need or desire for; ask for. "She called for room service"
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Pass, Pass Along, Pass On, Put Across
Specialized synonyms: Order, Ask, Encore, Petition, Demand, Appeal, Invoke, Supplicate, Apply, Beg, Solicit, Tap, Reserve, Challenge, Beg Off, Excuse, Demand, Claim, Call For, Invite, Ask In, Invite, Desire, Beg, Arrogate, Claim, Lay Claim, Ask Over, Ask Round, Invite, Call, Ask Out, Invite Out, Take Out, Book, Hold, Reserve
Related verbs: Call For, Invite
Derivative terms: Request
Definition of Bespeak
1. 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.
2. v. i. To speak.
3. n. A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.)
Definition of Bespeak
1. Verb. (transitive) To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive archaic) To forbode; foretell. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive archaic poetic) To speak to; address. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To betoken; show; indicate; foretell; suggest. ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To speak up or out; exclaim; speak. ¹
8. Noun. A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bespeak
1. to claim in advance [v -SPOKE or -SPAKE, -SPOKEN, -SPEAKING, -SPEAKS]
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