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Bespeak

noun
/bɪˈspiːk/
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.
2.verbTo speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
3.verbTo speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.
4.verbTo stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour.
"to bespeak a calm hearing;  I bespeak your patience in advance."
5.verbTo forbode; foretell.
6.verbTo speak to; address.
7.verbTo betoken; show; indicate; foretell; suggest; allude to.
"This act bespeaks his kindness."
8.verbTo speak up or out; exclaim; speak.

Synonyms

indicatebetokenpointrequestquestsignalcall forspeak ofspeakspeak tospecifybetalk

Rhymes With

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantique
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