bespeak
/bɪspˈik/
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Definitions
Verb
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"
Verb
express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
More Specific Terms
appeal
apply
arrogate
ask
ask in
ask out
ask over
ask round
augur
auspicate
beg
beg off
betoken
bode
book
call
call for
challenge
claim
demand
desire
encore
excuse
forecast
foreshadow
foretell
hold
invite
invite out
invoke
lay claim
mark
omen
order
petition
portend
predict
prefigure
presage
prognosticate
reserve
solicit
supplicate
take out
tap