Bespeak (Verb)
Meaning 1
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 company's success bespeaks a growing demand for sustainable products.
- Her actions bespeak a deep commitment to social justice.
- The recent surge in sales bespeaks a renewed interest in the brand.
- The fact that she was willing to take a pay cut bespeaks her dedication to the cause.
- The team's victory bespeaks a high level of skill and strategy.
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Meaning 2
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 patient's labored breathing bespeaks a serious respiratory problem.
- Her frequent absences from work bespeak a deeper issue with her job satisfaction.
- The company's declining profits bespeak a need for drastic restructuring.
- The child's difficulty with reading bespeaks a possible learning disability.
- The city's overcrowded streets bespeak a need for improved public transportation.