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bespeak
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Word definitions for bespeak in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bespeak \Be*speak"\, v. i. To speak. [Obs.] --Milton.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
verb EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ His speech bespoke the country's mood of hope and confidence. EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Empson's criticism bespeaks a man of some social rank, and in manner it is appropriately insouciant and grand. ▪ It recognizes that a ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Old English besprecan "speak about, speak against, complain," from be- + sprecan "to speak" (see speak (v.)). A common Germanic compound (cognates: Old Saxon bisprecan , Dutch bespreken , Old High German bisprehhan , German besprechen ); originally "to ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
v. 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" [syn: betoken , indicate , point , signal ] express the need or desire ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron. vb. 1 (lb en transitive) To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss. 2 (lb en transitive) To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance. ...
Usage examples of bespeak.
The High King dispatched his new navy to beat off the Andradhians, and commanded his Royal Alchymist to bespeak the hedge-wizards attending rebellious Prince Somarus, warning of nasty consequences if his fighters pressed their attack on Tarn.
Then you must bespeak Snudge ordering his return and warn Abbas Noachil to put Kilian and his three cronies into close confinement.
Snudge knew with woozy certainty that there was no possibility that he himself might bespeak the Royal Alchymist and learn more.
In this situation, it had been relatively easy for Snudge to slip away from his fellow-retainers, perform his clandestine duties, and bespeak his findings directly to Lord Stergos, who would pass the information on to the High King.
Vra-Mattis, withdraw from us and attempt to bespeak Lord Stergos for information.
The man he was minded to bespeak was by no means completely trustworthy, but neither was he a friend to the Sovereign of Blenholme.
Then he settled himself comfortably and prepared to bespeak Fring Bulegosset, the Archwizard of Didion.
It would probably be a good idea to bespeak Fring and attempt to clarify the situation.
He was obliged to use Yavenis to bespeak his message to Gala Palace, since he lacks the ability to converse across great distances.
Lord Kilian promised to bespeak us when he was well into the mountains and there was only a small chance of the thread of his windspeech being traced back to him.
When this is accomplished, Deveron will bespeak me personally with all details of the venture.
His attempt to bespeak the Brothers using their private password had failed.
Nevertheless, I beg you to have your wizards bespeak Honigalus as soon as possible, warning him of the potential danger to him and his family.
But no tentacles took hold of the brash young sorcerer, nor did the Supreme Warrior bespeak him with fresh threats.
Brother there can bespeak the old windvoice who lives at the place and arrange it all for you in advance.