BESPEAK


Meaning of BESPEAK in English

v.tr. (past bespoke; past part. bespoken or as adj. bespoke) 1 engage in advance. 2 order (goods). 3 suggest; be evidence of (his gift bespeaks a kind heart). 4 literary speak to.

[ OE bisprecan (as BE-, SPEAK) ]

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