BESPEAK


Meaning of BESPEAK in English

■ verb ( past bespoke ; past participle bespoken )

1》 be evidence of.

2》 order or reserve in advance.

3》 archaic speak to.

Origin

OE bisprecan 'speak out' (see be- , speak ), later 'discuss, decide on'.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.