Synonyms for bespeak
bɪˈspikbe·speak

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1. bespeak

   Synonyms:
   betoken, foreorder, forestall, provide, prearrange, indicate, evidence

   Antonyms:
   belie, resign, countermand

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1. bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signalverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   predict, augur, foreshadow, taper, call for, prognosticate, place, suggest, betoken, show, head, guide, request, foretell, maneuver, auspicate, signalise, point, channelize, level, indicate, channelise, signal, sign, steer, quest, manoeuver, signalize, aim, designate, manoeuvre, portend, direct, bode, charge, luff, presage, repoint, argue, target, orient, omen, forecast, sharpen, prefigure

2. request, bespeak, call for, questverb

   express the need or desire for; ask for

   "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"

   Synonyms:
   call for, demand, indicate, betoken, gather up, need, postulate, involve, point, bay, require, pick up, quest, necessitate, take, collect, ask, signal, request, invite

Matched Categories

1. • Tell

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1. bespeakverb

   Synonyms:
   order, speak for beforehand

2. bespeakverb

   Synonyms:
   [Rare.] forebode, foretell, predict

3. bespeakverb

   Synonyms:
   indicate, imply, proclaim, declare, betoken, show

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