Background for bespeak

bespeak

/bɪˈspiːk/

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noun

A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

Examples :

"The school play's final performance was a bespeak, funded by generous donations from the community. "

entertainment culture art

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verb

To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture bespeaks a deep understanding of the subject matter. "

communication language literature

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verb

To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.

Examples :

""We need to bespeak a table at the restaurant for Friday night because it gets very crowded." "

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verb

To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour.

Examples :

"to bespeak a calm hearing; I bespeak your patience in advance."

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verb

To forbode; foretell.

Examples :

"The dark clouds gathering overhead bespeak a coming storm. "

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verb

To speak to; address.

Examples :

"The guest speaker asked if anyone wished to bespeak her after the lecture. "

communication language

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verb

To betoken; show; indicate; foretell; suggest; allude to.

Examples :

"This act bespeaks his kindness."

sign language communication word

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verb

To speak up or out; exclaim; speak.

Examples :

"The student bravely bespeak her opinion in class. "

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