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Bespeak (Verb)

Meaning 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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The consistent errors in her spelling bespeak a deeper learning issue.
  • Her nervous laughter during the presentation bespeaks a lack of confidence.
  • The rapid increase in sales bespeaks a highly effective marketing strategy.
  • The recent decline in morale among employees bespeaks a leadership problem.
  • A job applicant's shabby attire bespeaks a lack of interest in making a good impression.

Synonyms

  • Point
  • Indicate
  • Betoken
  • Signal

Hyponyms

  • Omen
  • Augur
  • Predict
  • Portend
  • Prefigure
  • Auspicate
  • Betoken
  • Presage
  • Foretell
  • Prognosticate
  • Forecast
  • Foreshadow

Meaning 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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The exhausted traveler bespeaks a warm bath and a comfortable bed after the long journey.
  • Her cry for help bespeaks a sense of desperation and urgency.
  • The nurse's call for assistance bespeaks her concern for the patient's well-being.
  • Their protest against the government bespeaks a growing demand for change.
  • The young artist's plea for financial support bespeaks a desperate need to complete her project.

Synonyms

  • Request
  • Call For
  • Ask For
  • Quest

Hypernyms

  • Pass On
  • Communicate
  • Pass Along
  • Put Across

Hyponyms

  • Supplicate
  • Take Out
  • Ask Over
  • Appeal
  • Call
  • Apply
  • Invite
  • Hold
  • Lay Claim
  • Ask
  • Claim
  • Encore
  • Ask In
  • Beg Off
  • Beg
  • Ask Out
  • Call For
  • Order
  • Reserve
  • Challenge
  • Excuse
  • Invoke
  • Petition
  • Solicit
  • Demand
  • Desire
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