Origin: Germanic
Old English prefix
Bespeak has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.
Verb
1
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
express the need or desire for
"She requested an extra bed in her room"
"She called for room service"
"when you call, always ask for Mary"
3
To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
Example Sentences
"These symptoms indicate a serious illness"
verb
"Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"
verb
"The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
verb
"She requested an extra bed in her room"
verb
"She called for room service"
verb
"when you call, always ask for Mary"
verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)