v. t. | 1. | To speak or arrange for beforehand; to order or engage against a future time; |
2. | To show beforehand; to foretell; to indicate. | |
3. | To betoken; to show; to indicate by external marks or appearances. | |
4. | To speak to; to address. | |
v. i. | 1. | To speak. |
n. | 1. | A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken. |
Verb | 1. | bespeak - 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" |
2. | bespeak - express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service" |