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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]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bespeak
Literary usage of Bespeak
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"... smiling ; " and I have already written to bespeak the kind influence of an
old friend of iny father's on my behalf." Secretary of State for the Colonies ..."
2. The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Embracing by Johann Jakob Herzog, Philip Schaff, Albert Hauck (1910)
"... customs bespeak an inner community with Christ of which baptism is but the
external expression. ..."
3. The Works of George Fox by George Fox (1831)
"... and not like converted Paul; which of these ways are you in ? does not your
fruits bespeak you ? measure yourselves, and try by the scripture, ..."
4. The Works of Robert Burns by Robert Burns (1841)
"... was about to bespeak a Play one evening at the Dumfries Theatre. I AM thinking
to send my ' Address' to some periodical publication, but it has not got ..."
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